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1. Abbott, Peter; Abbott, Tegan (2011). Eucalyptus Oil: Australia's Natural Wonder (2nd ed). City Not Stated: Peter & Tegan Abbott. 178 pp. Paperback, very good condition, black & white vignettes & text-photos, pages faintly toned as usual. Peter and Tegan Abbott report the story of eucalyptus oil. Dedicated to Joseph Bosisto C. M. G. (1824 - 1898), the Australian pioneer who was the first to produce eucalyptus oil commercially, and who spent the next 45 years fostering its use worldwide. Subtitle: Uses - production - history - real life stories - tips - recipes. Cover subtitle: Hints and tips - over 200 uses inside. (Self-published. Second edition stated.) ISBN: 9780646575469. Our Book No: 14880. $20 AUD.

2. Andersen, Trevor; Bradhurst, Jane (with); Brackenreg, John (foreword) (1984). William Fletcher (1st ed). Sydney: Trevor Andersen / View Productions. 96 pp. Hardback quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), full-page colour photos (paintings), minor edgewear. First edition. Trevor Andersen documents the artwork of William Fletcher - an Australian painter of still-life, figurative, inner Sydney landscapes and Australian flora. Includes over 70 colour and black and white plates of his work. Sale proceeds were intended to set up a Trust to provide awards for young painters doing tertiary studies. The author is a close friend of the artist and executor of his estate. Jane Bradhurst assisted with the text and the catalogue of the flower paintings. (No date, but 1983 or 1984.). ISBN: 095921190X. Our Book No: 4909. $30 AUD.

3. Anderson; Turner, Fred (editor) (1907). Anderson's Manual of the Farm: A Practical Treatise on the Cultivation of Farm Crops, Forage Plants and Grasses. Sydney: Anderson & Co. 158 pp. Paperback, good condition, grey card cover, tables, drawings, pages toned, endpapers & edges foxed, rear cover crease, minor edgewear. Published by Anderson & Co., seed and plant merchants, 399 George Street, Sydney. A practical treatise on the cultivation of farm crops, forage plants and grasses, etc. Fred Turner is a botanist, NSW Department of Agriculture, and a parks superintendent. (No date, but 1907, Trove, including adverts in digitised newspapers.). Our Book No: 15794. $45 AUD.

4. Anderson, D. J.; Myerscough, P. J.; Pitman, M. G. (1981). Die-back of Vegetation in the Central Coast Region (1st ed). Wyong, NSW: Public Works Department, NSW / Wyong Shire Council. Unnum pp. Paperback large quarto, spiral bound, glossy card covers, very good condition, black & white photos & drawings, few colour photos, maps, tables, minor edgewear. Reports on a site inspection of land at Bateau Bay, Wyong Shire, on 15th September, 1980. The report describes the work carried out and relates it to other studies on coastal vegetation, and the effects of surfactants (detergents) in seaspray on coastal vegetation. The authors have summarised conclusions that have been drawn from these observations and from published information about coastal vegetation. ISBN: 0724064567. Our Book No: 25523. $30 AUD.

5. Anderson, R. H.; Price, Ernest A. (illustrator) (1965). ABC of the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney (1st ed). Sydney: Royal Botanic Gardens. 86 pp. Paperback trade, good condition, thin card covers, black & white text-photos, colour fold-out map at rear, rear cover little marked, pages faintly toned, top edge lightly foxed, rear hinge slightly split (pages firm), minor edgewear corners & spine. This present guide is a series of sketches aimed at capturing atmosphere and describing items of special significance. The map is to be used for references in the text. The author has written this wonderful little book with the aim of giving pleasure and extra interest to people visiting the botanic gardens. Our Book No: 29619. $15 AUD.

6. Anonymous; Clough, Richard (introduction) (2001). A Gardening Poem of 1809: General Instructions In Gardening, Agriculture and the Care of Sheep [Colonial Poets, no. 17]. Canberra: Mulini Press. Unnum 20 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, card covers, stapled pamphlet, pictorial cover, black & white drawings, front cover little creased, minor edgewear. This poem first appeared in an almanac in Sydney at the end of 1808. The almanac was produced by the compiler and printer, George Howe. The version of the poem reprinted here appeared in the almanac for the following year. It appears to be the first long poem published in Australia. ISBN: 0949910899. Our Book No: 29835. $15 AUD.

7. Armati, Mary; Cowper, Norman (foreword) (1982). E. G. Waterhouse of Eryldene (1st p/b ed). Sydney: Ure Smith. 112 pp. Paperback wide octavo, very good condition, black & white & colour photos & drawings centre spread, tiny mark top edge, minor edgewear. This is the story of the academic linguist E. G. Waterhouse (University of Sydney) - who is also famous for his research on camellias - and of Eryldene, his Sydney home in the suburb of Gordon, now owned by the National Trust. Gowrie Waterhouse commissioned Hardy Wilson to design Eryldene, where he housed his collection of decorative arts, established a famous camellia garden, and presided over the International Camellia Society. ISBN: 0869170031. Our Book No: 20069. $10 AUD.

8. Armitage, Kimo; Kaneshiro, Scott (illustrator) (2007). Limu the Blue Turtle and His Hawaiian Garden (Reprint ed). Hawaii: Island Heritage. 27 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket as issued, pictorial cover, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, illustrated endpapers, minor edgewear. This beautifully illustrated story will delight adults and children alike. Limu the blue turtle has a beautiful garden which he looks after. The seaweed tree from the Faraway-Forest becomes too big for the space and Limu with some help from friends finds a more suitable home for it. ISBN: 0931548640. Our Book No: 24956. $15 AUD.

9. Attiwill, P. M. (editor).; Adams, Mark A. (editor) (1996). Nutrition of Eucalypts (1st ed). Melbourne, Collingwood: CSIRO Publishing. 440 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, pictorial cover, very good condition, black & white figures, colour plates, tables, light foxing edges, minor foxing endpapers & flyleaf & few pages, covers little rubbed, top spine little creased, few scuffs fore-edges covers. Heavy (1.5 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. Nutrition of Eucalypts, edited by P. M. Attiwill and Mark A. Adams (1996). A comprehensive survey of the work on eucalypts growing on old, highly weathered Australian soils, and eucalypts grown in plantations in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, China, India, Portugal, Spain, Brazil, Chile, and Argentina. Written by contributors from around the world, this book brings us up to date with current developments in the nutritional management of commercial eucalyptus plantations. It includes a database of references on eucalypt nutrition, and will be a valuable reference source for students, foresters, tree breeders, agricultural scientists and soil conservationists. ISBN: 0643057579. Our Book No: 29220. $60 AUD.

10. Axelsen, Stephen (1986). Eucalyptus Christmas (Reprint ed). Sydney, Lane Cove: Hodder & Stoughton. 22 pp. Paperback square quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor creases covers, minor edgewear. A charming Australian children's picture story in verse by Stephen Axelsen about Christmas time and how the eucalyptus tree plays a very important part. Drawings by the author. ISBN: 0340401583. Our Book No: 27321. $15 AUD.

11. Baker, Gwen; Ward, Peter (1995). Auriculas. London: B. T. Batsford. 140 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour photos, black & white drawings, base spine & bottom corners lightly rubbed, reverse side lightly foxed jacket (minor edgewear). Subtitle: the definitive guide to cultivation and exhibiting. This reference work on auriculas (a genus of Primula) combines, in a single volume, information needed by the botanical, horticultural, nursery, specialist and general gardening audiences. Sixty colour photos and 12 line drawings illustrate the wide variety and beauty of this extraordinary plant. ISBN: 0971347365. Our Book No: 23100. $22 AUD.

12. Bennett, Eleanor M.; Dundas, Patricia J. (illustrator) (1988). The Cullity Timbers Kings Park Collection. Perth: Westralian Forest Industries Ltd (WESFI). 176 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, full-page colour illustrations, tiny piece missing base spine, minor edgewear. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. . The beautiful paintings in this book are form the "The Cullity Timbers Kings Park Collection" presented by Westralian Forest Industries Limited (WESFI) to the people of Western Australia to mark the 60th anniversary of its subsidiary, Cullity Timbers. ISBN: 0731667921. Our Book No: 24625. $30 AUD.

13. Beresford, Quentin (2015). The Rise and Fall of Gunns Ltd. Sydney: NewSouth / University of New South Wales Press. 442 pp. Paperback thick octavo, very good condition, top corner tip covers little creased, minor edgewear. The story of Australia's most controversial forestry giant company, Gunns Ltd, the corruption that gave it power, the environmental activists who fought it, and the forces that brought it down. It was the largest private employer and landowner in Tasmania. Most of its profits came from woodchipping of clear-felled old-growth forests. A planned pulp mill lead to extensive environmental activism. Quentin Beresford has written a fearless and forensic book which not only exposes the collapse of the company but everything it stood for in its quest to industrialise nature. ISBN: 9781742234199. Our Book No: 40510. $25 AUD.

14. Bjork, Christina; Anderson, Lena (illustrator); Sandin, Joan (translator) (1992). Linnea in Monet's Garden (Reprint ed) [Linnea Books]. New York: R. & S. Books. 53 pp. Hardback large octavo, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour & black & white photos & drawings, faint foxing top edge. Linnea visits Claude Monet's garden in Paris. She sees many of his actual paintings. Now she understands what it means for a painter to be called an Impressionist. This innovative art book for children contains many beautiful full-color photos of many of the French artist's famous paintings.(Translated from the Swedish language.). ISBN: 9129583144. Our Book No: 21049. $15 AUD.

15. Blay, John (1995). The Australian Native Plant Gardener's Almanac (2nd ed). Sydney: Wildlife Presentations. 144 pp. Paperback wide trade, recycled paper, very good condition, black & white drawings, minor edgewear corners. Second edition, updated and revised. This book come into being because he had experienced frustrations in attempting to find the right native plants for certain places. He hopes that other gardeners will try their hand at creating a native garden after reading his very helpful book. ISBN: 0646264621. Our Book No: 27545. $18 AUD.

16. Blazey, Clive (1996). The Digger's Club Guide to Gardening Success: For Warm, Cool and Dry Temperate Zones (Reprint ed). Sydney: Doubleday. 114 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, colour text-photos, corner tips covers & first page lightly creased, minor edgewear. Features a fully illustrated catalogue of over 600 plants with descriptions of height, colour and flowering periods. It includes information on drought tolerant plants and for gardening in the tropics. The author is well-known for his experiences at Heronswood in Victoria for over 20 years, and for setting up the Diggers Club. ISBN: 0868245518. Our Book No: 25088. $20 AUD.

17. Bligh, Beatrice; Blaxland, Helen (foreword) (1973). Cherish the Earth: The Story of Gardening in Australia (1st ed). Sydney: Ure Smith / National Trust of Australia (N.S.W.). 132 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in good dustjacket), endpaper illustrations (lithographs), black & white drawings & text-photos, colour plates, minor foxing endpapers & flyleaves (few light foxed patches title page), pages lightly toned, reverse side jacket lightly toned (minor edgewear, spine ends scuffed, corner tips little rubbed), small split inner hinge (pages firm), few light scratches rear cover. Beatrice Bligh traces the story of gardens and gardening in Australia from the findings of Joseph Banks in the 1770s to the enormous variety of gardens found in the 1970s. Includes pioneer gardeners and gardens for food and survival, for decoration, for show, and for parks. Extensive quotations have been taken from letters and reports written by early settlers and visitors to the colony, giving first-hand accounts of the problems they found, and the progress made. The author spent several years working on this wonderful informative book, undertaking exhaustive research despite the fact she was in constant pain. Sadly she died only a few months before it was published. Helen Blaxland says in her foreword this significant and beautiful book is a tribute to her courage. (First edition. The book has 16 colour and 29 black-and-white plates, carefully chosen to complement the text. This first edition is limited to 2000 copies.) ISBN: 072540129X. Our Book No: 40991. $30 AUD.

18. Borschmann, Gregg (1984). Greater Daintree World Heritage Tropical Rainforest at Risk (1st ed). Melbourne, Hawthorn: Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF). 56 pp. Paperback quarto, good condition, colour & black & white text-photos, maps, crease across spine, spine edges & black background covers little rubbed, light foxing edges & inside covers, some edgewear, embossed owner name title page. This book and the inspiring photos show some of the variety of life in the Greater Daintree rainforest, Queensland. The life-like photos will interest anyone wanting to learn about this fascinating rainforest. A very special book showing how important it is to protect these natural environment. ISBN: 0858020793. Our Book No: 31051. $20 AUD.

19. Botanic Gardens Sydney, Royal (1988). Mount Annan Botanic Garden: The Native Plant Garden of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney. Sydney: Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens. 24 pp. Paperback trade, card covers (with flaps), stapled (lightly rusted), very good condition, map, colour text-photos, small scratch front cover, minor edgewear. The Mount Annan Botanic Gardens is a NSW Government Bicentennial project of the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney. The 400 hectare site is located off Narellan Road, between Camden and Campbelltown about 56 kilometres south of Sydney. The information and photos will interest anyone wanting to know more about this special public garden. ISBN: 0731645065. Our Book No: 23889. $12 AUD.

20. Brearley, Deborah (1994). Pansy Designs for Traditional Crafts: Patchwork, Embroidery, Decoupage, Quilting, Cross Stitch, Smocking (1st ed) [Greenhouse Australian Crafts]. Melbourne, Ringwood: Penguin Books Australia. 106 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, full-page colour text-photos, black & white patterns & drawings, frontispiece, spine little faded, minor edgewear corners. This inspiring book has a stunning collection of original designs featuring the much-loved pansy. The patterns are adaptable for more than a dozen crafts, including applique, embroidery and stencilling. This beautiful book includes sayings, beliefs and romantic verses gathered from the literature and lore of the pansy. ISBN: 0864364199. Our Book No: 29754. $30 AUD.

21. Bridgewater, Alan; Bridgewater, Gill (2001). Stonework for the Garden: Including 16 Easy-to-build Projects (1st p/b ed) [Step-by-step Practical Guides]. London: New Holland. 127 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, colour drawings & text-photos (some full-page), minor edgewear. This inspiring book by Alan and Gill Bridgewater features stonework projects for the patio and garden. Includes a range of decorative and practical projects. Using pavers and bricks, rocks and pebbles, this book presents 16 original projects for garden paths, walls and patio floors, as well as eye-catching features such as a potting table or a sundial. Step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions make each project accessible to anyone. (A book in the Step-by-step Practical Guides series by New Holland.). ISBN: 1859746225. Our Book No: 23298. $15 AUD.

22. Brittain, Julia (2006). Plants, People and Places: The Plant Lover's Companion (1st ed). Newton Abbot, Devon: David & Charles. 191 pp. Paperback trade (with flaps), very good condition, black & white drawings, black & white text-photos, minor edgewear. This book looks at the historical origins of the plants that are grown in gardens today. This useful readable book is illustrated throughout with archive pictures of plants and plantsmen. This book will be ideal for plant lover's and gardeners everywhere. ISBN: 9780715324219. Our Book No: 29260. $15 AUD.

23. Brophy, J. J.; Doran, J. C. (1996). Essential Oils of Tropical Asteromyrtus, Callistermon and Melaleuca Species [ACIAR Monograph Series]. Canberra: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR). 130 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, sepia (brown-tinted) maps & drawings, plastic coating defect top corner tip front cover, minor edgewear & rubbing, otherwise excellent. Essential Oils of Tropical Asteromyrtus, Callistermon and Melaleuca Species, by J. J. Brophy and J. C. Doran. The result of research carried out on a number of species that produced oils of possible commercial potential. Many of the species described in this fascinating and informative book are of value in environmental and social forestry in the tropics. The reason for this study was to do research on the entire suite of tropical melaleucas and selected close relatives in the Australasian region as these had not been studied in detail. (No 40 in this series.). ISBN: 1863201890. Our Book No: 17741. $30 AUD.

24. Brown, Alan; Hall, Norman (1968). Growing Trees on Australian Farms: The use of Trees for Ornament, Shade, Shelter and Timber Production in the Coastal and Tableland Areas of Temperate Australia, including Planting in Streets, Roads, Parks and Reserves: Together with a Chapter on Rural Fire Control. Canberra,: A. J. Arthur Commonwealth Government Printer. 397 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, good condition (in good dustjacket), black & white photos, few colour photos, figures, tables, maps (including foldout), frontispiece, edges little foxed, pages lightly toned, covers little marked & faded (top corners little bumped), reverse side jacket lightly foxed (some edgewear & small edge tears, spine ends chipped, edges little rubbed). Heavy (1.2 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. Alan Brown and Norman Hall describe the use of trees for ornament, shade, shelter and timber production in rural coastal and tableland areas in temperate Australia. There is a major chapter on rural fire control. Descriptions are given of 101 exotic and native species. The book has been written to provide farmers, other land owners, local government staff and students with a concise, technically accurate, simply-written account of the pleasures and benefits which come from suitable tree plantings , together with the information necessary to make such plantings a success. A complementary volume to 'Forest Trees of Australia'. Our Book No: 31028. $40 AUD.

25. Brown, Bob; Ellis, Bob (2001). The Valley of the Giants: A Guide to Tasmania's Styx River Forests. Hobart: Bob Brown / Focal Printing. 66 pp. Paperback thin trade, very good plus condition, full-page colour photos, few black & white text-photos, maps, minimal edgewear. Bob Brown, the Greens politician and noted conservationist, provides basic information about Tasmania's monumental Styx River Valley, its natural glory, and why it is in dire danger of destruction. Bob Ellis adds his personal account of the Styx forests. ISBN: 064641142X. Our Book No: 30369. $30 AUD.

26. Butcher, David (1994). Pets in Your Garden [Reed Gardening Series]. Sydney: Reed / William Heinemann. 96 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, colour text-photos, black & white drawings, front cover corner lightly creased. A lifetime caring for animals has taught David Bucher that understanding animals eliminates many problems for pet owners. Includes chapters on pet hazards in the garden, getting on with neighbours, pets and wildlife - and selecting, accommodating and restraining your pet. ISBN: 0730104575. Our Book No: 2538. $15 AUD.

27. Byrne, Josh (2020). The Sustainable House Handbook: How to Plan and Build an Affordable Energy-efficient and Waterwise Home for the Future (Reprint ed). Melbourne, Richmond: Hardie Grant. 191 pp. Paperback small thick quarto (with flaps), very good plus condition, colour text-photos, full-page colour photos, charts, plans, frontispiece. This timely and very down-to-earth and inspiring book, written by Gardening Australia presenter Josh Byrne, gives ideas on how to plan and build a sustainable home for the future. The book covers planning, design considerations and material selection, electrical fit-out, and landscaping. This is an accessible, easy-to-follow resource for anyone planning their dream house, or thinking about how to live more sustainably. ISBN: 9781743795828. Our Book No: 40877. $38 AUD.

28. Caley, George; Andrews, Alan E. J. (editor) (1984). The Devil's Wilderness: George Caley's Journey to Mount Banks, 1804. Hobart, Sandy Bay: Blubber Head Press. 150 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), green cloth cover (gilt lettering & vignette), maps, black & white photos centre spread, edges lightly foxed, minor edgewear. Alan Andrews has transcribed and edited the journal of George Caley (botanical collector on behalf of Sir Joseph Banks), who in 1804 attempted to cross the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney. (No. 170 of a limited edition of 375 copies, all signed by the editor.) ISBN: 0908528124. Our Book No: 11799. $80 AUD.

29. Cameron, Mary (editor) (1999). A Guide to Flowers and Plants of Tasmania (Revised, reprint ed). Sydney / Launceston: Reed Natural History Australia. 120 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, stiffened card covers, many colour photos (plates), few black & white drawings, minor edgewear. A Guide to Flowers and Plants of Tasmania, edited by Mary Cameron (Revised edition, Reed New Holland,1999). The Launceston Field Naturalists Club was asked to recommend a layman's guide to Tasmania's flora. Each of the 300 species described is accompanied by a colour photograph for easy identification. The text includes information on size, description, flowering time and habitat. Originally published, 1981. ISBN: 1876334355. Our Book No: 22026. $20 AUD.

30. Capitol Territory, Department of the (1973). Planning your Canberra Garden. Canberra: Australian Government Publishing Service (AGPS). 17 pp. Paperback thin octavo, very good condition, card covers, stapled pamphlet, pictorial cover, colour text-photos (single black & white), plans, staples little rusted, creases along spine, light foxing cover (white background, cover slightly faded, minor edgewear. This booklet has been written for the new house owner to aid in the planning of the first garden for the home in Canberra. The design and suitable plants are covered in this very helpful booklet. (No date, but 1973, Trove.) Our Book No: 40771. $20 AUD.

31. Cashore, Benjamin; Auld, Graeme; Newsom, Deanna (2004). Governing through Markets: Forest Certification and the Emergence of Non-State Authority (1st ed). New Haven: Yale University Press (YUP). 327 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), tables, figures, tiny bump bottom edge. This book documents five cases in which the Forest Stewardship Council, a forest certification program backed by leading environmental groups, has competed with industry and landowner-sponsored certification systems for legitimacy. The authors compare the politics behind forest certification in five countries: British Columbia, the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom and Sweden. ISBN: 0300101090. Our Book No: 21725. $20 AUD.

32. Cassinelli, Gino Del Sante (editor); Huaman Chang, Daniel (photos); Light, Stephen (translation) (2006). Flowers of Machu Picchu Including Orchids (1st ed). Peru: Publisher Not Stated. 120 pp. Paperback wide trade, card covers (with flaps), very good condition, map, colour text-photos (some full-page), faint foxing title page & top edge inside rear cover, small dent top edge rear cover, minor edgewear. This book describes and illustrates 96 of the most distinctive flowers of the Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary. It is a simple field guide designed for the non-specialist visitor walking any section of the Inca Trail or touring the citadel of Machu Picchu in Peru. ISBN: 9972917223. Our Book No: 27147. $30 AUD.

33. Chadwick, Dick (1997). Australian Native Gardening Made Easy (P/b ed). Sydney, Crows Nest: Little Hills Press. 159 pp. Paperback large oblong quarto, good condition, colour text-photos, few single-colour & black drawings, graphs, single-colour & black plans, light toning pages & rear cover, light foxing edges & few pages & inside covers, minor edgewear cover corner tips. Dick Chadwick provides a detailed no-nonsense guide to creating and caring for your garden, originally published in 1985 in hardback. This book is ideal for the new homeowner or anyone wanting to establish a native garden for the first time. A unique feature is the 25 pages of colour symbols devoted to describing the 464 plants listed. There are more than 400 excellent colour photos gathered from all over Australia. ISBN: 0949773549. Our Book No: 40994. $25 AUD.

34. Chandler, Jo (2011). Feeling the Heat (1st ed). Melbourne: Melbourne University Press (MUP). 292 pp. Paperback octavo, very good plus condition, minimal edgewear. This book takes the author across the Antarctic ice, under the seas and through the tropical rainforests of far north Queensland. This book reveals startling truths about climate change, government policy and the future of Earth. ISBN: 9780522857719. Our Book No: 25363. $28 AUD.

35. Churchill, D. M.; Muir, T. B.; Sinkora, D. M. (1978). The Published Works of Ferdinand J. H. Mueller (1825 - 1896) [Muelleria, volume 4, no 1]. Melbourne: National Herbarium of Victoria. 120 pp. Paperback wide octavo, very good condition, card covers (edges little faded), figures, plates, minor edgewear. A comprehensive bibliography of the published papers of the noted German-Australian botanist, and head of the National Herbarium of Victoria. Mueller (1825 - 1896) was a German-Australian botanist, appointed government botanist of the colony of Victoria 1853, and later director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne. He also founded the National Herbarium of Victoria. Our Book No: 4504. $20 AUD.

36. Clark, Ricky (1994). Quilted Gardens: Floral Quilts of the Nineteenth Century (1st ed). Nashville, TN: Rutledge Hill Press. 115 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, minimal edgewear corner tips. This is the story of the classic floral quilt which was one of the most popular styles used in the 19th century. From the 1840s through the 1870s, these attractive, eye-catching designs were very popular. The designs gradually declined after that. A fascinating look at these quilts, their makers, and the many influences that affected the development of the classic floral quilt style. ISBN: 1558532722. Our Book No: 30504. $18 AUD.

37. Clarke, Marcus (1996). About Gardens and Flowers [Commemoration Series]. Canberra: Mulini Press. 34 pp. Paperback thin trade, stapled pamphlet, very good plus condition, black & white text drawings, minimal edgewear. This pamphlet was published to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Marcus Clarke on 24 April 1846. The novelist is best known for his "For the Term of His Natural Life". He also wrote articles and essays. Among the latter is this essay about Gardens and Flowers. The main part of the essay is about the Botanic Gardens of Melbourne as they were in the 1870s just after they had been taken over from Ferdinand von Mueller by William Guilfoyle. He also mentions Francis Bacon and John Evelyn and some of the well-known and loved flower painters. (1 of 2 available copies.). ISBN: 094991066X. Our Book No: 28444. $25 AUD.

38. Clarke, Pat; Wilson, Lynne (illustrator) (2010). The Magic Forest of Goonoo. Dubbo, NSW: Goonoo Books. 44 pp. Hardback small quarto, very good plus condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings (many full-page), few tint dents top edge & fore-edge rear cover. A children's picture story about how the animals fought and won when trappers threatened the Goonoo Forest. The story is fictional but based on the real Goonoo State Conservation Area between Dubbo and Mendooran, New South Wales (NSW). The beautiful illustrations bring the story to life and will interest all ages. ISBN: 9780646543482. Our Book No: 28538. $30 AUD.

39. Clyne, Densey (2003). Attracting Butterflies to Your Garden (New ed). Sydney, Frenchs Forest: Reed New Holland. 87 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour text-photos, small maps, minor edgewear. How to attract butterflies to your garden. The life cycles of 32 common Australian butterflies are featured here, together with the plants on which they like to feed. The magnificent photography will help you identify not only the butterflies themselves, but also the caterpillars and sometimes even the eggs and pupae. (Originally published, 1990.). ISBN: 1876334568. Our Book No: 40411. $25 AUD.

40. Cooke, Fadzilah Majid (editor) (2006). State, Communities and Forests in Contemporary Borneo [Asia-Pacific Environment Monographs]. Canberra: Australian National University E Press (ANU E Press). 208 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, figures, top corner front cover lightly creased, minor edgewear. Examines the political complexities of forest management across the whole island of Borneo, tackling issues of tenure, land use change and resource competition, tradition versus modernity, disputes within and between communities, between communities and private firms, or between communities and governments. While the focus is on changes taking place in local political economies and conservation practices, the book also looks at the larger changes taking place in both Indonesia and Malaysia. (SALE PRICE. Printed copy of a print-on-demand book.). ISBN: 1920942513. Our Book No: 23587. $20 AUD.

41. Coronado, Shawna (2020). No-waste Organic Gardening: Eco-friendly Solutions to Improve any Garden (1st ed) [Quarto Knows Series]. Beverly, MA: Cool Springs Press. 127 pp. Paperback large octavo, very good plus condition, colour text-photos & drawings, minor edgewear. Shawna Coronado shows many ways that materials that would go to landfill can be used in creative ways in the garden. The common garden problems are looked at. There are many helpful tips, such as ways to limit your personal waste stream, encouraging pollinators, and growing your best organic garden ever. An informative and inspiring book. (1 of 2 available copies.). ISBN: 9780760376294. Our Book No: 40957. $20 AUD.

42. Coslow, Sam (1940). Last Night's Gardenias. Sydney: D. Davis & Co. 4 pp. Paperback folio, canclled EX-LIBRARY, good plus condition, library marks (barcode, number sticker), minor edgewear, owner's written name. Sheet music for this popular song, for voice and piano, words & music by Sam Coslow. Our Book No: 16733. $15 AUD.

43. Cowling, Sid; Las Gourgues, John (illustrator) (1995). The Living Desert: The Nature of the Barrier Ranges. Broken Hill, NSW: Broken Hill City Council. 64 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, thick card covers, fold-out rear cover (map), many colour drawings, black & white drawings & photos, map, minor edgewear. Sid Cowling describes the Barrier Ranges around Broken Hill and in particular The Living Desert, a newly created reserve to the north of Broken Hill. This book is a guide to the reserve, providing basic information on the different land forms and their flora and fauna. A good way to learn about this fascinating part of Australia in farwestern New South Wales. ISBN: 0646239732. Our Book No: 30517. $18 AUD.

44. Crane, Walter (1980). Flower's from Shakespeare's Garden: A Posy from the Plays, Pictured by Walter Crane. London: Cassell Ltd. 40 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition, silver drawing front board, colour drawings, bottom edge & spine ends rubbed, minor edgewear jacket (lightly faded). This book was first published in 1906, and this classic reissue is as charming as it was then. One of a series of 'flower fantasies' produced by Crane towards the end of his life, it combines the originality of his earlier illustrative work with haunting fragments of quotations from Shakespeare. ISBN: 0289709105. Our Book No: 29653. $15 AUD.

45. Crittenden, Victor (1979). The Front Garden: The Story of the Cottage Garden in Australia (1st p/b ed). Canberra, Cook: Mulini Press. 50 pp. Paperback large octavo (with flaps), very good condition, black & white drawings, tiny scuff spine ends, faint toning edges, minor edgewear. The author (publisher and book collector) has written a fascinating history of the cottage garden in Australia. He mentions his own early adventure with gardening, and has researched the history of Australian gardening. He was inspired by Polly Park, a writer on gardens and gardening, to write this book. ISBN: 0959841458. Our Book No: 29922. $25 AUD.

46. Crittenden, Victor; Bennet, Arthur (illustrator) (1982). An Autumn Visit: Historic Gardens in Sydney and the Blue Mountains. Canberra: Mulini Press. 48 pp. Paperback small quarto (with flaps), very good condition, thin pictorial card covers (little faded near top spine), drawings (including frontispiece), minor edgewear. This booklet describes the visits by Victor Crittenden in May 1981 to historic gardens at Mount Wilson and a few other gardens in the Sydney area, as part of the Australian Garden History Society's annual conference. Includes biographical notes on the people who planned and constructed the gardens. (Edition limited to 650 copies.) ISBN: 0949910074. Our Book No: 29722. $18 AUD.

47. Crittenden, Victor (1997). Louisa Atkinson and her Novels. Canberra: Mulini Press. 63 pp. Paperback trade, very good plus condition, black & white drawings, tiny scuff spine edge. Victor Crittenden discusses Louisa Atkinson, the first native born (Australian-born) woman novelist. This book is an outline of her life and discusses her novels and stories. Louisa Atkinson was born in 1838 and died in 1871. In addition to her novels she is is well-known as a botanist and a collector of Australian plants. ISBN: 0949910546. Our Book No: 29721. $25 AUD.

48. Crittenden, Victor (2002). Yesterday's Gardens: A History and Bibliography of Australian Gardening Books (2nd ed). Canberra: Mulini Press. 276 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, pictorial cover, very good condition, black & white drawings, frontispiece, tiny dent spine edge. Second (revised and enlarged) edition. Victor Crittenden provides a fascinating history of gardening books in Australia. The first part outlines the story of gardening books in Australia and the people who wrote them. Many of the introduced plants and flowers are identified, and the growing of native plants from the earliest times is referred to in this part. This enlarged edition now lists 206 Australian gardening books published before 1950. The second part of the book lists in detail all Australian gardening books from the first Gardening Guide in 1806 up until 1950, and gives a brief description of the contents of each book. ISBN: 0949910902. Our Book No: 29723. $50 AUD.

49. Crone, Nina; Forgasz, Helen (editor) (2008). Garden Cuttings: Articles for The Age by Nina Crone (1st ed). Melbourne, North Melbourne: Australian Scholarly Publishing (ASP). 212 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, few colour photos, black & white drawings, top corner front cover minimally creased, bottom corner tip front cover little rubbed, minor edgewear. This well-illustrated book has the complete collection of articles, and previously unpublished writings, of Nina Crone. Nina wrote the articles using the nom de plume Alison Dalrymple in "The Age" newspaper between 1982 and 1997. Based on her own travels, the author goes around the globe to visit public gardens with diverse botanical landscapes, as well as many articles on plants and gardens and their histories. ISBN: 9781740971928. Our Book No: 28688. $40 AUD.

50. Cronin, Leonard (2016). Cronin's Key Guide to Australian Wildflowers (Revised, reprint ed) [Key Guide Series]. Sydney, Crows Nest: Allen & Unwin. 230 pp. Paperback trade, very good plus condition, colour text-photos. This handbook is a completely new concept in the history of botanical publishing in Australia: the synthesis of watercolour illustrations and concise plant descriptions with a unique, visual key. More than 590 of the most commonly encountered wildflowers are illustrated and described in clear, concise language with the minimum use of botanical terms. There are distribution maps of every species. The book will be of interest to nature lovers, students and botanists throughout Australia. ISBN: 9781760292478. Our Book No: 29346. $20 AUD.

51. Cuerel, Ruth (1980). Old Illawarra: A Pretend and Truth Book. Brisbane: Courier-Mail Printing Service (Printer). 16 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, black & white & colour drawings, reader creases along spine, stapled (faintly rusted), faint foxing middle pages & inside covers, little creasing & marking rear cover, minor edgewear. A delightful children's story about a very special tree. The story about Illawarra Flame is based on a real Illawarra Flame tree growing close to the author's home (Brisbane?). The charming drawings will delight children of all ages (and quite a few adults, too). Our Book No: 27757. $15 AUD.

52. Cuffley, Peter (1997). Cottage Gardens in Australia (Reprint ed). Melbourne: Five Mile Press. 248 pp. Paperback large square, very good plus condition, black & white text-photos & drawings, colour photos, bottom corner front cover little creased, minimal edgewear. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. Garden design expert Peter Cuffley traces the social history of Australia's smaller domestic gardens (cottage gardens) from early colonial times up to the present. This beautiful book is fully illustrated with contemporary prints, paintings, garden plans and photographs. . ISBN: 0867888636. Our Book No: 24416. $35 AUD.

53. Dauvergne, Peter (2001). Loggers and Degradation in the Asia-Pacific: Corporations and Environmental Management (1st p/b ed) [Cambridge Asia-Pacific Studies]. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press (CUP). 202 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, minimal edgewear & rubbing, bookplate (review copy). Academic (University of Sydney) demonstrates how corporate loggers have irreparably damaged much of the tropical forests in the Asia-Pacific region during the past 40 years. SALE PRICE. ISBN: 052100134X. Our Book No: 12045. $15 AUD.

54. de Mornay, M. Mauny; Monneret, M. (1838). Livre du Jardinier Guide Complet de la Culture des Jardins Fruitiers, Potagers et d'Agrement: Suivi de l'Hygiene du Jardinier (2 volumes in 1). Paris: A.-L. Pagnerre & Cie / Librarie Encyclopedique de Roret. 608 pp. Hardback very small, half-bound (board cover & leather spine), good plus condition, board cover has vertical split front cover (repaired), two foldout drawings at rear, raised bands spine (gilt lettering), paper label & annotation title page, edgewear, internally very good, cover design differs from stock photo. Two French-language volumes bound as one volume: "Livre du Jardinier" by de Mornay; and "l'Hygiene du Jardinier", by Monneret. Paper label (Librairie Encyclopedique de Roret, Paris) on title page covers original publisher details. Titles in English: "Complete Gardener's Guide to Growing Fruit Gardens, Backyards and Ornamentals" and "Monitoring Garden Hygiene”. (2 volumes in 1: 331 + 277 pages. No date, but 1838, Worldcat.) ISBN: B00IJM2PRM. Our Book No: 15508. $100 AUD.

55. Dennard, Deborah; McKinnon, James (illustrator) (2000). Koala Country: A Story of an Australian Eucalyptus Forest (Reprint ed). Norwalk, CN: Soundprints / Trudy Corporation. 27 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, tiny scuff spine, minor edgewear. Children's picture story of an Australian eucalyptus forest where a mother koala and her joey feed and observe the other animal inhabitants of their fragile forest home. ISBN: 1568998880. Our Book No: 28779. $12 AUD.

56. Dick, Matthew (1980). Native Plants of Inner Western Sydney (Reprint ed). Sydney, Leichhardt: Leichhardt Association. 54 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, green pictorial card cover (spiral binding), typewritten text, black & white drawings, minor edgewear. Matthew Dick has written this booklet on behalf of the Leichhardt Association (a local heritage group), with the aim of encouraging residents to reintroduce native plants to the area. At the rear, contains a table of trees and plants suitable for the inner west and south west suburbs of Sydney. ISBN: 0724045201. Our Book No: 12924. $30 AUD.

57. Dowdon, Aubrey; Besly, Maurice (1928). Columbine's Garden: Vocal Duet [Plate: H12449]. London: Boosey & Co. 6 pp. Paperback folio, good condition, looseleaf, archival tape repair spine, covers lightly foxed & marked, few small edge tears, pages lightly toned, rubber stamp, price sticker, owner's written name. Copyright date, 1928. Sheet music for vocal, lyrics by Aubrey Dowdon, music by Maurice Besly. Sheet music has four bars: he, she, and two for piano. Tempori speique (time and hope). Tempo di gavotte (very steady and rhythmical). Paling's price sticker. Our Book No: 15265. $10 AUD.

58. Edmanson, Jane (1995). Jane Edmanson's Favourite Plants: A Personal and Practical Selection for Australian Gardeners. Melbourne: Lothian Books. 153 pp. Paperback wide quarto, very good condition, thick card covers (with flaps), colour text-photos (some full-page), few black & white drawings, small sticker scuff front flyleaf, faint foxing top edge, minor edgewear, owner's written name title page. Covers the whole gamut of the garden - from flowers, shrubs and trees to fruit, vegetables, herbs, lawns and soils. Jane also offers inspiration, new ideas and helpful hints along the way. Jane is well-known as a presenter on ABC Television's Gardening Australia. A wonderful book for the garden lover. ISBN: 0850917069. Our Book No: 28703. $20 AUD.

59. Edmanson, Jane; Lawrence, Lorrie (1995). The Australian Garden: A Classic Guide to Design, Planting and Care (1st p/b ed). Melbourne: Viking / Penguin Books. 326 pp. Paperback wide quarto, removable plastic cover as issued (small edge tear), very good condition, colour text-photos, black & white sketches, light creasing covers. Heavy (1.3 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. The Australian Garden: A Classic Guide to Design, Planting and Care, by Jane Edmanson (Viking Penguin, 1995). Written by a presenter on the popular ABC-TV Gardening Australia program. Covers the whole gamut of the garden - from flowers, shrubs and trees to fruit, vegetables, herbs, lawns and soils. Jane also offers inspiration, new ideas and helpful hints along the way. A wonderful book for the garden lover. The book also includes a gardener's calendar. ISBN: 0670866679. Our Book No: 28002. $40 AUD.

60. Elliot, Gwen (1984). Colour Your Garden with Australian Plants (1st ed). Melbourne: Hyland House. 120 pp. Hardback quarto, dustjacket, good plus condition (in good plus dustjacket), black & white drawings, colour photos, minor foxing endpapers & flyleaves, few light foxed patches title page, minor edgewear jacket & covers corner tips. Gwen Elliot, the expert Australian garden writer, provides down-to-earth advice on growing a garden filled with plenty of colour by using Australian native plants. Plants are listed under colour, flowering season and type, and there are also chapters on cut flowers, container grown flowers, and creating gardens which need little water. There are 80 colour photos of plants described in the text. ISBN: 0908090668. Our Book No: 40992. $25 AUD.

61. Elzer-Peters, Katie (2018). No-waste Kitchen Gardening: Regrow Your Leftover Greens, Stalks, Seeds, and More (1st ed) [Quarto Knows Series]. Beverly, MA: Cool Springs Press. 127 pp. Paperback large octavo, very good plus condition, colour text-photos & drawings, minor edgewear. Katie Elzer-Peters shows many ways that the leftover parts of vegetables such as carrot stumps, lettuce and cabbage stalks and avocado pits can be regrown and used whenever fresh vegetables are needed. A fun way to involve everyone in reducing food waste, saving time and money and learn gardening lessons. An informative and inspiring book. . ISBN: 9780760376270. Our Book No: 40958. $20 AUD.

62. Erickson, Rica (2005). A Naturalist's Life. Perth, Crawley: University of Western Australia Press. 144 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, black & white photos & drawings, colour photos spread, minor edgewear. In an inspiring book, Rica Erickson, the Western Australian botanical artist, writes about how she became interested in natural history, her guides, mentors and associates, and how she did her research. The book is interspersed with reproductions of some of her writings, drawings and paintings from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. ISBN: 1920694277. Our Book No: 17633. $32 AUD.

63. Ewart, Alfred J.; Tovey, J. R. (assistant) (1909). The Weeds, Poison Plants, and Naturalized Aliens of Victoria. Part 1: Poisonous, Injurious, and Proclaimed Weeds (Native and Introduced), with the Coloured Plates. Part 2: Census of the Naturalized Aliens and Introduced Exotics (1st ed). Melbourne: Alfred J. Ewart / J. Kemp, Government Printer. 110 pp. Hardback large octavo, good condition, dark green cloth cover (gilt spine lettering), colour plates, light foxing most pages & plates, cover corners & spine ends little rubbed, slight colour loss spine, little rubbing spine & covers, edges lightly toned & foxed, light toning & foxing endpapers, little foxing title page, corners covers little bumped, owner's name & address. From the author's preface: Coloured drawings of all the proclaimed plants not previously figured were prepared for publication and these were issued from month to month in the Journal of the Department of Agriculture of Victoria. The present work contains these coloured plates, with a full account of the properties and the best modes of treatment of all our commoner weeds. Written by Government Botanist and Professor of Botany in the Melbourne University. This wonderful old book is in pretty good shape despite being over 100 year old, and would make a great addition to any botany book collection. Our Book No: 29239. $50 AUD.

64. Fairley, Alan (1981). The Observer's Book of Wildflowers of Australia [Australian Observer's Series, A8]. Sydney / London: Methuen of Australia / Frederick Warne. 128 pp. Hardback very small, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour photos, minor edgewear, copy 2. A scarce Australian edition of the highly collectible Observer series. A listing and pictorial descriptions of prominent Australian wildflowers. Australian Observer's Series, A8. ISBN: 0454002424. Our Book No: 9770A. $20 AUD.

65. Flowerdew, Bob (2018). Bob Flowerdew's Complete Book of Fruit in Australia: The Definitive Sourcebook for Growing, Harvesting and Cooking (Revised ed). Sydney, Cammeray: Simon & Schuster. 256 pp. Revised edition. Paperback quarto, very good condition, many colour text-photos, flyleaf & few top corner tips pages little creased, spine ends little scuffed. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. This book has been written to encourage every gardener to grow their own, even if you have a balcony garden. The author has written about the varieties to grow for particular purposes, their cultivation, weed and pest control, harvesting and storing. The history of the plant is given, together with medicinal, culinary and other uses as well as delicious recipes. Included are suggestions for companion planting, creating an ornamental fruit garden and growing in containers. ISBN: 9781925750256. Our Book No: 30647. $30 AUD.

66. Fox, Anni Luur (1977). A Brief Guide to Herbs (3rd revised ed). Hahndorf, SA: Fox Publishing. 56 pp. Paperback very small, stapled pamphlet, card cover, very good condition, black & white drawings, faint foxing edges. A short but comprehensive guide to harvesting drying and storing, together with descriptions of of the main types of herbs, and companion plants, etc. Our Book No: 10858. $10 AUD.

67. Frankel, Tamara; Frankel, Simon (illustrator) (1947). The Weeping Pussy Willow (1st ed). Kenosha, WI: John Martin's House. 28 pp. Hardback small quarto, pictorial boards, navy blue paper spine, good condition, colour drawings (few full-page), minor foxing few pages, slight loss base spine, minor edgewear, minor rubbing edges, edges lightly toned, minimal foxing inside covers, owner's written name inside cover. This charming children's picture story by Tamara Frankel is about a very unhappy Pussy Willow tree. The blue-jay told him he should be weeping and have his branches hanging on the ground. He cheered up when the earthworm told him he is a Pussy Willow and meant to be happy and upstanding (it is the Weeping Willow that weeps). The bright drawings and easy-to-read text will appeal to all ages. ISBN: B000KHSNLQ. Our Book No: 26130. $20 AUD.

68. Fraser, Ian; McJannett, Margaret; Fitzgerald, Helen (drawings) (1994). Over the Hills and Tharwa Way: Eastern Namadgi National Park: A Driver's and Walker's Guide. Canberra: CASEREC. 174 pp. Paperback large trade, very good condition, single-colour maps, black & white drawings & text-photos, minor creases covers, minor edgewear corners. This book by Ian Fraser and Margaret McJannett is a companion to "Above the Cotter". There are seven drives described in this book, all suitable for any suburban vehicle. There are 23 bushwalks described, all of which can be easily completed in the course of a day trip from Canberra. Illustrated by Helen Fitzgerald. Published by the Canberra & South East Region Environment Centre. ISBN: 0646190296. Our Book No: 27126. $38 AUD.

69. Frith, Clifford B.; Walker, Cyril (editor); Parmenter, Tim (editor) (1985). Garden Birds: Attracting Birds to Australian and New Zealand Gardens. Sydney: Doubleday Australia. 160 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour text-photos, illustrated title page, colour & black & white drawings, maps, few black & white photos, spine ends little rubbed, light foxing & toning reverse side jacket (minor edgewear), light foxing edges & endpapers. Clifford Frith provides is a unique combination of gardening and ornithological information. The author offers expert advice on how to make your garden more attractive to birds. There are features on 100 garden birds throughout Australia. The beautiful artwork has been specially commissioned, and the background photos show birds in their natural habitat. ISBN: 0868242438. Our Book No: 40995. $30 AUD.

70. Fry, Carolyn; Bradley, Catherine (2013). Kew's Global Kitchen Cookbook: 101 Recipes Using Edible Plants from Around the World. Surrey: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 160 pp. Paperback small quarto (with flaps), very good condition, colour drawings, few page corner tips little worn, minor edgewear corners. This very special book is a celebration of the variety of edible plants (introduction by Fry, edited with additions by Bradley). There are 101 recipes using plants from all corners of the globe, along with stories of their history and discovery, richly illustrated with historic botanical art from the Archives of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. This book was produced for the IncrEdibles Festival at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. ISBN: 9781842464960. Our Book No: 28503. $20 AUD.

71. Galbraith, Jean; Shaw, Peggy (illustrator) (1990). Doongalla Restored: The Story of a Garden (1st this ed). Canberra: Mulini Press. 123 pp. Paperback large octavo, very good condition, colour frontispiece, black & white drawings, spine little faded, minor edgewear. The author states that this historical novel is a dream for gardeners who would love to find a old run-down garden and restore it. The story is based on a real garden in Victoria restored by two friends, but the characters and the story are purely fictional. The book is very inspiring for garden lovers and people who like early Australian history. This story was first published in "The Australian Garden Lover", 1939 - 1941. ISBN: 0949910201. Our Book No: 29748. $35 AUD.

72. Garden Designers, Maleny's; Mclean, Glenys (typesetter); Spencer, Stuart (illustrator) (1987). A Garden Tour around Maleny and District. Maleny, QLD: Maleny Printers. 19 pp. Paperback trade, good condition, card cover, stapled pamphlet (rusted staples), black & white illustrations, map, few creases in front cover, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear. This special little booklet is a guide to the many beautiful gardens, both old and new, small and large, in and around the township of Maleny, Queensland. The gardens are all private home gardens and not show gardens, and the gardens chosen can be seen in part or wholly from the road. There are also places to eat, have a picnic or stay, listed in the booklet. (No date, but late 1980s. There is a mention of Daylily Nursery relocating during 1988.) Our Book No: 29809. $18 AUD.

73. Garden, Earth (2004). The Earth Garden Water Book. Trentham, VIC: Earth Garden Books. 127 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, black & white text-photos & drawings, bottom corner rear cover creased, corner tips two pages folded, minor edgewear. This resource manual is for anyone wanting to design their own water saving system, or buy 'off the shelf', cleverly-designed Australian systems and services that will slash water bills. Store and purify rainwater. Reuse greywater from the bathroom. Capture roof run-off. From the publisher of Earth Garden magazine, supporting eco-friendly lifestyles and homes, including organic gardening. ISBN: 0958639728. Our Book No: 24112. $12 AUD.

74. Gelding, John; Crittenden, Victor (introduction) (1983). Three Sydney Garden Nurseries in the 1860's (1st ed). Canberra, Cook: Mulini Press. 32 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, flexible card covers, stapled pamphlet, pictorial cover, few black & white drawings, minimal insect damage top edge front cover, minor edgewear. This small booklet by John Gelding contains printed accounts of visits to three garden nurseries in the 1860s. The author was the editor of the Horticultural Society's Magazine, which first published these articles. There is plenty of information on the kinds of trees, shrubs, flowers, and vegetables grown. One rose mentioned is named Boomerang and a pelagonium named Pride of St. Kilda. Included are descriptions of native plants available for the garden. Of considerable historical garden interest. ISBN: 0949910112. Our Book No: 29778. $20 AUD.

75. Gilbert, Allen (2003). No-dig Gardening: How to Create an Instant, Low-maintenance Garden. Sydney: ABC Books. 105 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good plus condition, colour photos, black & white text-photos. By Australian agriculturalist and broadcaster who now lives in Tasmania and writes on organic gardening. ISBN: 0733309410. Our Book No: 11585. $35 AUD.

76. Gilbert, Lionel (1985). William Woolls: A Most Useful Colonist. Canberra: Mulini Press. 138 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white photos, minor edgewear. William Woolls was a young orphan migrant who became a schoolmaster at King's School, Parramatta. Later he was ordained as an Anglican and appointed as Rector at Richmond. He was a tireless writer and a dedicated amateur botanist who eagerly investigated the vegetation of his adopted environment and wrote many pioneer works on Australian plants. ISBN: 0949910155. Our Book No: 17244. $20 AUD.

77. Greenop, Frank S.; Cameron, Col. (illustrator) (1965). Jumbo Jet and the Elves: Why You May See Elves on Bee's Backs [Moorooba Books]. Sydney: Greenop & Greenhalgh. 14 pp. Hardback small quarto, good condition, pictorial boards, stapled (lightly rusted, little loose), colour drawings, spine lightly worn, spine ends little scuffed, covers lightly marked, pages lightly toned, edges & pastedowns lightly foxed, small scuff front pastedown, few tiny dents rear board, rear fore-edge lightly dented, minor edgewear. (Estimated date, 1960s, Trove catalogue.) An Australian children's picture story book about some elves who live in a tiny cave in a rockery in the corner of a garden. One day they encounter Jumbo Jet, the dragon-fly, who scares them out of their cave. They then meet Queen Bee who gives a command to Jumbo Jet to leave and not return. The bees fly the elves home to their cave, and ever since that time the bees and the elves have been friends. A fun story for older children or adults. Our Book No: 27830. $15 AUD.

78. Hadlington, Phillip; Beck, Louise (illustrator) (1992). Australian Termites and Other Common Timber Pests (Reprint, corrected ed). Sydney, Kensington: New South Wales University Press. 126 pp. Paperback wide octavo, very good condition, black & white text-photos, sepia (brown-tinted) drawings, minimal faint foxing front flyleaf, minor edgewear. Austtralian entomologist provides the first available book that explains the habits of termites, the various species, and acceptable control methods. (The word Australian not found in the title of our copy.). ISBN: 0868402109. Our Book No: 12128. $15 AUD.

79. Hadlington, Phillip; Johnston, Judith (1979). Australian Trees: Their Care and Cure (Reprint, reset ed). Sydney, Kensington: University of New South Wales Press. 132 pp. Paperback trade, good condition, colour photos, black & white text-photos & drawings, tables, bottom corner creased front cover, covers little rubbed, pages lightly toned, light foxing edges & some pages & inside covers, rear cover creased near fore-edge, minor edgewear cover corner tips. Phillip Hadlington and Judith Johnston provide a guidebook to Australian trees. This edition has been reprinted and reset. This is a tree-lover's first aid book. It explains how to look after the good health of trees, how to diagnose their illnesses, who their enemies are, how to treat the illness, and in extreme cases perform tree surgery. The book is practical, down-to-earth, and written by two specialists who not only love trees, but are very experienced in the their care. There are over 100 photos and illustrations which will help to identify the pests, and show how to repair damage to trees caused by humans and insects. There is a list of trees in alphabetical order, and in a simple and quick reference table records their special requirements, characteristics and problems. ISBN: 0909465851. Our Book No: 40993. $18 AUD.

80. Hadlington, Phillip; Marsden, Christine (1998). Termites and Borers: A Homeowner's Guide to Detection and Control. Sydney: Kensington: University of New South Wales Press. 53 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, stapled, colour text-photos (some full-page), faint foxing flyleaf & title page, light foxing top edge, minor edgewear. An easy-to-use guide with over 100 colour photos. As well as termite detection advice, it shows various methods of eradicating termites and protecting against their return. (No date, but 1998, Trove.). ISBN: 0868406007. Our Book No: 28497. $15 AUD.

81. Haggith, Mandy (2008). Paper Trails: From Trees to Trash - The True Cost of Paper. London: Virgin Books. 244 pp. Paperback trade, very good plus condition, figures, minimal edgewear. About the global paper industry, travelling from the pristine forests and managed plantations of Canada, Russia and Indonesia to the pulp mills and paper factories of China and Britain, and the end uses in business, government, schools and homes throughout the world. ISBN: 9780753513293. Our Book No: 25170. $20 AUD.

82. Hallett, Judith V. (1993). Natural Plant Dyes (Reprint ed). Kenthurst, NSW: Kangaroo Press. 56 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour text-photos, few black & white drawings, lists, light toning edges, spine ends little rubbed, staples rusted. Judith Hallett provides a simple and practical guide to dyemaking with plants. There are step-by-step instructions to inspire anyone to give it a go. Lists at the back of the book cover well over 100 plants (including a number of commonly found introduced plants). The lists are organised under colour divisions, grouping plants that will provide a particular colour, under both common names and botanical names. Judith is the dyeing advisor to the Queensland Spinners, Weavers and Dyers Group. ISBN: 0864174381. Our Book No: 41032. $35 AUD.

83. Hearne, D. A.; Rance, S. J. (photographer) (1975). Trees for Darwin and Northern Australia. Canberra: Australian Government Publishing Service (AGPS). 130 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white & colour photos (some at rear), minor edgewear jacket (top spine chipped, minor rubbing). The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Timber Bureau has produced a guidebook to help people living in the monsoon and tropical areas of Northern Australia to choose trees for their gardens wisely, with an eye for provision of shade and shelter. Lavishly illustrated, with 36 black & white and 8 colour plates at rear on extra unnumbered pages. (ISBN not printed in book.). ISBN: 0642006962. Our Book No: 14515. $30 AUD.

84. Hemphill, John; Hemphill, Rosemary (1978). Herbs and Spices (Reprint ed). Sydney: Summit Books / Paul Hamlyn. 128 pp. Paperback large quarto, good plus condition, black & white drawings, full-page colour photos, corner little creased rear cover, minimal insect damage top corner tip front flyleaf. The Hemphills, reputable Australian herbalists, record the many kinds of herbs and spices used everyday in cooking, and scented herbs and spices used in gift making. (ISBN incorrectly stated as 072710182 in the book.). ISBN: 072710182X. Our Book No: 17474. $12 AUD.

85. Hemphill, John; Hemphill, Rosemary (1990). Hemphill's Herbs: Their Cultivation and Usage (Reprint ed). Sydney, Willoughby: Weldon Publishing. 128 pp. Hardback large octavo, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour photos, single-colour drawings, tiny scuff spine ends, corner covers lightly rubbed. John and Rosemary Hemphill, the noted Australian herbalists, provide a well-written and illustrated guide to the establishment and development of a home herb garden. The authors have also included a number of recipes in which herbs are used. ISBN: 1863021000. Our Book No: 26823. $15 AUD.

86. Hinton, Bill; Hinton, Betty (1989). A Wilderness in Bloom: Wildflowers of Tropical Queensland Australia (Reprint ed). Mossman, QLD: Bill & Betty Hinton / Floravilla Productions. 68 pp. Paperback wide octavo, card covers, very good condition, colour text-photos, glossy paper, minor edgewear. Bill and Betty Hinton provide an illustrated guide to selected native flowers from Queensland. Contains beautiful bright colourful photos (some full-page). A delightful book for the Australian native flower connoisseur. ISBN: 0959520503. Our Book No: 20773. $15 AUD.

87. Hodges, Jeffrey (editor) (1995). The Natural Gardener: A Complete Guide to Organic Gardening (1st ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 276 pp. Paperback large quarto, good condition, black & white drawings, colour photos, spine & front cover little faded, crease in spine, light foxing top edge, light creasing covers, inner hinge little split (two pages little loose near base spine), minor edgewear. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. . This book is a practical guide on how to establish an organic garden. There are easy-to-follow diagrams and illustrations plus full-colour photos. There is information on garden preparation and soil health, coping with pests and plant diseases, companion planting, crop rotation, recycling, watering and mulching, controlling weeds and pruning, growing flowers, trees, shrubs, and groundcovers, fruit trees, herbs, and vegetables. ISBN: 0207173516. Our Book No: 27557. $30 AUD.

88. Horsfall, Mary (2012). The Mulch Book: A Handy A - Z Guide to Using Mulch in Your Garden (Revised, reprint ed). Sydney: New Holland. 108 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, black & white text-illustrations, minor edgewear, bottom corner rear cover creased, minor edgewear, minor annotation flyleaf. This revised book tells you about mulch: what it is, where to get it, how to use it and how it works. The main part is the A-Z of Mulch, describing the many types of mulch materials and their uses, and mulching techniques. This well illustrated book will show you how to make gardening easier. ISBN: 9781877069901. Our Book No: 29961. $20 AUD.

89. Howe, George; Crittenden, Victor (1998). Australia's First Gardening Guide of 1806: Observations on Gardening (New, reprint ed) [Foundation of the Australian Garden History Society Commemoration Series, no. 3]. Canberra: Mulini Press. 16 pp. Paperback trade, card covers, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, pictorial cover, black & white drawings, staples little rusted. Published originally by George Howe in his "New South Pocket Almanack and Colonial Remembrancer" in 1806. The writer of this first Australian gardening guide wan not recorded. The guide deals with the planting of vegetables, with some reference to fruit trees. Mulini Press have reprinted this booklet as an historic document from which the gardening literature of Australia descends. The seasons are set out as they were then. ISBN: 0959841474. Our Book No: 29744. $20 AUD.

90. Hurley, P. J. [Waratah] (1949). An Encyclopaedia for Australian Gardeners (Revised, reprint ed). Sydney: Dymock's Book Arcade. 312 pp. Hardback small octavo, no jacket, fair condition reading copy, olive-green board cover, colour & black & white photos, few black & white text-photos & drawings, spine ends chipped, cloth covers marked & little faded (corners bumped & worn, spine little faded), pages lightly toned, endpapers lightly toned (foxed spots), sticker mark front cover, extensive biro annotation bottom half front flyleaf (written upside down). Revised edition. This well-loved and used book by P. J. Hurley (known as 'Waratah') was written primarily as an abridged 'Encyclopaedia for Australian Gardeners’, arranged A - Z by topic. It deals with every plant-flowering, vegetable, fruit, grass, orchid, that many people like to grow. Full and detailed descriptions of care and cultivation are given for the specialised subjects such as sweet peas, bulbs, annuals, shrubs, trees, roses, gladioli, strawberries, peas, Christmas bush and tomatoes. . Our Book No: 31032. $15 AUD.

91. Inkpen, Mick (2005). Beachmoles and Bellvine (1st p/b ed). London: Hodder Children's Books. 32 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, fold-out illustration, spine little creased, covers little scratched, rear cover little marked, minor edgewear. A children's picture story about a vine that grows and grows on Blue Nose Island. Written and illustrated by the creator of "Kipper and Wibbly Pig". ISBN: 0340878665. Our Book No: 28828. $10 AUD.

92. Irvine, Susan (1996). Fragrant Roses (1st ed) [Australia's Best Garden Guides]. Melbourne: Hyland House. 128 pp. Paperback thin octavo, very good condition, colour text-photos, minor edgewear, few light scratches front cover. This book contains clear descriptions and full-colour text-photos of the best fragrant roses. The Australia-wide cultivation notes will help you to select the best roses for your area. (From the Australia's Best Garden Guides series.). ISBN: 1875657908. Our Book No: 26418. $14 AUD.

93. Isaacs, Enid (1981). Sufficient Wonder: On Flowers in Wild Places (1st ed). Canberra: Mulini Press. 28 pp. Paperback trade, card covers (with flaps), very good condition, stapled pamphlet, pictorial cover, black & white drawings, light stain top edge & few tiny specks front cover. In this charming little booklet, Enid Isaacs describes her surprise at finding the flowers she grows in her Armidale garden flourishing as wild flowers in the remote parts of the world. The mountains she visits are the Alps, the Himalayas and the Rockies with some famous peaks like the Matterhorn, Mount Mckinley and Mount Kosciusko. Australian mountains and native flowers are included in the booklet. (A limited edition to 500 copies.) ISBN: 0949910031. Our Book No: 29749. $20 AUD.

94. Island Board, Lord Howe; Palm Nursery, Kentia (1994). The Kentia Palm of Lord Howe Island. Lord Howe Island: Lord Howe Island Board / Kentia Palm Nursery. 16 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, very good plus condition, card covers, cloth spine, colour photos (mostly full-page), sepia (brown-tinted) photo, bottom corner front cover & flyleaf little creased, minimal edgewear, looseleaf addenda sheet. This booklet is about the Kentia palms of Lord Howe Island, off the New South Wales coast (and administered by NSW). The book also contains interesting information about the island, which is the original and unique home of the Kentia palm, which is now found in many locations around the world. (No date, but addenda sheet is dated 1994. Unnumbered pages.). Our Book No: 28052. $20 AUD.

95. Johnson, Louisa; Martin, Susan K. (new introduction) (1999). Every Lady Her Own Flower Gardener: Addressed to the Industrious and Economical (Facsimile ed). Canberra: Mulini Press. 96 pp. Paperback large trade, very good condition, few black & white drawings, minor edgewear. A classic gardening book by Louisa Johnson, originally published in 1839 (Wm S. Orr, London) - and here presented as a facsimile reprint. The first gardening book written by a woman. Originally published in Britain, and then wisely in the United States. It explains garden history as well as the gardening practices of this early 1800s. Said to be the first gardening book by a woman aimed at lady gardeners. Some of the practices would not be used today - such as using salt for manure! Mulini Press edition. New introduction by Susan Martin. (1 of 3 available copies.). ISBN: 0949910805. Our Book No: 23030. $20 AUD.

96. Jones, David; Bolger, John (illustrator) (1991). Rainforest Plants of Australia (Reprint ed). Sydney: Reed. 364 pp. Hardback quarto, dustjacket, fair condition only (in good dustjacket), colour photos, black & white drawings, minor edgewear dustjacket (closed tear top spine, laminate lifting slightly at tear, slight foxing reverse side), corners covers little bumped, pages lightly toned, edges lightly foxed, light foxed spots few pages at front & rear, insect damage top & bottom edges covers & along spine (white spots), minor scuffing. Heavy (1.1 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. David Jones provides a comprehensive book on Australian rainforest plants. He includes shrubs, climbers, ferns, orchids, cycads, palms, gingers, bananas, aroids, lillies, pandans, sedges and grasses, among the many ornamental rainforest plants. Rainforest plants suitable for all temperate regions are listed for easy reference. The text is detailed giving genus and species names, cultivation requirements and climatic zones, common names, flowering periods, botanical descriptions, and distribution notes, propagation notes and variations, of over 1,000 species of which 250 are featured in colour photos. There are over 100 commissioned line drawings, all to scale. (The condition does not make it collectible, but as a reference book for anyone interested in rainforest plants, it is ideal.). ISBN: 0730103811. Our Book No: 30933. $40 AUD.

97. Jones, David; Gray, Bruce (photographer) (1991). Palms in Australia: Over 300 Native and Exotic Species (Reprint ed). Sydney, Balgowlah: Reed. 278 pp. Hardback quarto, dustjacket, fair condition reading copy (in fair dustjacket), colour photos, few black & white drawings, tables, figures, some insect damage (edges of covers & spine, showing as white spots), minor edgewear jacket (foxing reverse side), pages lightly toned, edges lightly foxed, few scuffs edges & green endpapers, light foxing few pages at front & rear, spine ends slightly rubbed, some edgewear. David Jones provides a comprehensive book on palms. He describes all 57 species native to Australia plus a further 300 exotic species suitable for Australian and New Zealand conditions. The book has a straightforward alphabetical arrangement of descriptions of all species. Over 200 colour photos plus black & white photos illustrate many species and detailed line drawings explain botanical points. There is a comprehensive glossary and appendices to assist the professional horticulturist and the keen gardener. Numerous photographs by Bruce Gray. ISBN: 0730100073. Our Book No: 30935. $30 AUD.

98. Kawaguchi, Yoko (2002). Serene Gardens: Creating Japanese Design and Detail in the Western Garden (1st p/b ed). London: New Holland (UK). 144 pp. Paperback small wide quarto (with flaps), very good condition, colour photos (mostly full-page), few black & white drawings, top corner flyleaf lightly creased, minor edgewear. This very special book by Yoko Kawaguchi shows how the Japanese approach to design and detail can be adapted to create peaceful, contemplative gardens. This is the first book to show Western gardeners how to re-create Japanese garden design and detail in a tiny urban patio or back yard or a large country garden. Photos of beautiful, established Japanese-style gardens in Europe and the US are complemented by close-up details. This is a book to treasure and learn about a different way to design a garden. ISBN: 1859743080. Our Book No: 29358. $40 AUD.

99. Klinge, Sven; Hart, Adrian (2000). Don't Die in the Bush: The Complete Guide to Australian Camping. Sydney, Frenchs Forest: New Holland. 132 pp. Paperback wide trade, very good condition, black & white drawings, colour photos, minor edgewear. This book is compact and practical, describing everything needed to survive and enjoy your camping adventure. Equipment and technology, safety and first aid, environmental awareness and the laws of camping, things to do, are all listed. The photos and drawings make this a special book for anyone interested in safe camping. ISBN: 1864365250. Our Book No: 28289. $15 AUD.

100. Lamb, Jon (1983). The Weekend Gardener. Adelaide: Advertiser Newspapers Limited. 144 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, black & white drawings, corners lightly creased last few pages, top corner tip front cover lightly scuffed, bottom corner rear cover little creased, minor edgewear. Combines a personal love for the bush, his experience as a home gardener, and his knowledge of the horticultural industries. He wrote his informative articles on gardening in South Australian conditions in the weekend section of The Advertiser newspaper. This book is a collection of "Weekend" columns, designed to improve the knowledge and pleasure of gardening in South Australia. ISBN: 095986993X. Our Book No: 25684. $20 AUD.

101. Lambert, H. F. (editor); Staples, K. (editor); Monkhouse, S. (editor) (1976). The Book for Orchid Lovers. Adelaide: Orchid Club of South Australia. 56 pp. Paperback small quarto, stapled magazine format, very good condition, colour & black & white photos & drawings, staples lightly rusted, minor edgewear. A very special book for orchid lovers, written by people who love orchids for people who have begun to love orchids. ISBN: 0959751300. Our Book No: 23734. $10 AUD.

102. Langley, Jean (1983). To a Blue Flower: A Collection of Australian Wild Flower Paintings. [Canberra]: Flower Press / Canberra Press. 56 pp. Hardback large quarto, no jacket, very good condition, dark blue cloth cover (tipped in colour painting on front cover inset, few toned spots), colour paintings, little light foxing half-title page, bookplate. In blue cloth slipcase (square cutout to display cover art, minor edgewear). Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. The artist Jean Langley has painted some of the most-loved Australian wildflowers, with accompanying text. This book contains 37 fine and delicate watercolour paintings, superbly reproduced. The title of this art book is taken from a John Shaw Neilson poem. (Bookplate of art dealer Carolyn McDowall.). ISBN: 0959203109. Our Book No: 12718. $35 AUD.

103. Law, Deborah (1990). Growing Fuchsias (Revised ed) [Growing Series]. Sydney, Kenthurst: Kangaroo Press. 68 pp. Paperback wide octavo, card cover, very good condition, colour text-photos, few black & white drawings, minor edgewear. A special book for the home gardener or potential grower. Written by Australia's leading commercial grower of fuchsias. ISBN: 0864172974. Our Book No: 25210. $10 AUD.

104. Levitt, Dulcie; Lyon, Ken (illustrator) (1981). Plants and People: Aboriginal Uses of Plants on Groote Eylandt (1st p/b ed) [AISS New Series]. Canberra: Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies (AIAS). 166 pp. Paperback large quarto, cancelled EX-LIBRARY, good condition, full-page black & white drawings, grey-tinted paper, library markings (spine label, rubber stamps), spine little creased, fore-edge little toned, bottom edge rubbed, some edgewear, internally very good. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. Pioneer study by Dulcie Levitt, a missionary and botany graduate, who lived at Groote Eylandt, a large island in Australia's Gulf of Carpentaria. Part I describes how the local Aborigines use various plants for medicinal purposes. Part II is a systematic listing of almost 600 vascular plants on the island, including description and summary of uses. Contains 100 pages of full-page drawings of individual plants, illustrated by Ken Lyon of the AIAS. (Rubber stamp of the ABC Federal Reference Library.). ISBN: 0855751169. Our Book No: 3685. $60 AUD.

105. Lindenmayer, David; Beaton, Ester (photographer) (2000). Life in the Tall Eucalypt Forests (1st ed). Sydney, Frenchs Forest: Reed New Holland 96 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, colour text-photos (some full-page), glossy paper, maps, minor edgewear, autograph (written dedication by photographer title page). (This copy: first edition, 2000.) The beautiful photos of the animals and plants that live in the majestic mountain ash eucalypt forests of Central Highlands, Victoria, are accompanied by text about how this community works together. The entire dynamic ecosystem is able to maintain its health, and how human activities like logging can threaten that health. Text by David Lindenmayer, photographs by Esther Beaton. (Dedication reads: Dear Mary. Please accept this copy as my appreciation of your work - you've done so much for animals. Esther.). ISBN: 1876334525. Our Book No: 40409. $25 AUD.

106. Lindsay, Bruce (editor) (1985). Kings Park Native Plant Annual. Perth: Sunday Times. 56 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, colour text-photos, black & white drawings, small maps, minor rubbing covers, minor edgewear, non-author written & dated dedication. This richly illustrated native plant annual, edited by Bruce Lindsay, brings together a series of Native Plant Notes prepared by the Research Staff of the Kings Park Board, Perth, Western Australia. Includes: Scented Boronia, Blue Leschenaultia; Swan River Myrtle; Mottlecah; Albany Pitcher Plant; Blackboys; Sandplain Woody Pear; Western Australian Christmas Tree; Rainbow Plant; Kangaroo Paw; Scarlet & Firewood Banksia; Western Australian Underground Orchid. (No date, but 1985 internal date.). ISBN: 095908231X. Our Book No: 22963. $20 AUD.

107. Little, Maureen (2011). The Bee Garden: How to Create or Adapt a Garden to Attract and Nurture Bees (1st ed). Oxford: Spring Hill Books. 269 pp. Paperback large octavo, very good condition, colour photos (many full-page), minor edgewear. This wonderful book is a response to requests from individuals who want to know how we can help the declining bee population. The book offers suggestions on how to plant a bee-friendly garden, followed by a season-by-season account of what bee-friendly plants are in flower and when, and what jobs the gardener can be doing during these times to help bees thrive. The book has the English seasons, however, many of the plants are grown in other parts of the world. ISBN: 9781905862597. Our Book No: 27563. $20 AUD.

108. Liversidge, M. A. (1907). Elementary Botany. London: Blackie & Son. 128 pp. Hardback very small, no jacket as issued, very good condition, red cloth cover (black lettering), figures, sticker mark front cover, minimal foxing few pages, minor edgewear. (Estimated date, 1907, Trove catalogue & Worldcat.) A much better preserved copy than usual of this little illustrated British school textbook. Our Book No: 14607. $25 AUD.

109. Lloyd, Bernard; Tulloch, Coral (illustrator) (1990). Mr Greyfinch's Garden [Spectrum: HBJ Classroom Library Green]. Sydney, Marrickville: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Group (Australia Pty. Ltd). Unnum 22 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, top corner covers & spine little creased, few surface scratches covers, minor edgewear corners. This is a very special children's picture story about moving to a new home, and trying to fit into the community. It takes Mr Greyfinch sometime to settle into the street, and he does this by making a beautiful garden, which he shares with his neighbours. The author and illustrator share an active interest in the environment. ISBN: 0729508439. Our Book No: 28672. $15 AUD.

110. Macoboy, Stirling (1987). What Tree is That? (Reprint ed). Sydney: Lansdowne. 272 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, good condition, pictorial cover, colour photos, cover corners little bumped, spine slightly faded, pages lightly toned, few foxed spots edges, light foxing endpapers & title page, small stain top edge front flyleaf, slight loss small part fore-edge last two pages, few scuffs. Heavy (1.1 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. Stirling Macoboy discusses the importance of trees and looking after the ones we have and planting for the future. The book is set out as a picture dictionary from A to Z. There are over 650 photos in full colour. The book has a botanical index with identification details of all included genera and many additional species, and a popular name index at the rear of the book. ISBN: 0701816597. Our Book No: 30925. $30 AUD.

111. Main, Alison; Platten, Newell; Moir Messervy, Julie (foreword) (2002). The Lure of the Japanese Garden. Adelaide, Kent Town: Wakefield Press. 206 pp. Hardback small square quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour text-photos, maps at rear, very faint foxing reverse side jacket (minor edgewear, few light scratches), old price marks, top corner title page little rubbed. This very special book shows 120 gardens across Japan. The authors describes their physical aspects, historical, symbolic, religious and meditative meanings, purposes and allusions embodied within them. The book includes an introductory essay explaining the language of the gardens and an historical outline that relates garden evolution to events of the times. Photos of beautiful, established Japanese gardens are complemented by close-up details. This is a book to treasure and learn about a different way to design a garden. ISBN: 1862545618. Our Book No: 29391. $30 AUD.

112. Maltby, P. (Peg) (1983). Nutchen of the Forest (New ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 32 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour drawings (most full-page), illustrated endpapers, minor edgewear jacket (reverse side light foxing), spine ends lightly rubbed. This delightful Australian children's story has been reissued for a new generation. The large drawings will charm any age. Collectible Australian children's picture story. (Originally published 1945: this is the 1983 edition.). ISBN: 0207135223. Our Book No: 28767. $30 AUD.

113. Marshall, Tim (2003). Recycle Your Garden: The Essential Guide to Composting (1st ed). Sydney: ABC Books. 112 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good plus condition, colour photos, black & white drawings, minor edgewear. This book not only explores how composting works and outlines the multiple benefits for your garden, but it also shows how to build a foolproof heap and maintain it well. Tim Marshall is at the forefront of the Australian organic industry, as an innovative grower, inspector, trainer and writer. He contributes regularly to Gardening Australia magazine, and is based in South Australia. ISBN: 0733309844. Our Book No: 24052. $20 AUD.

114. Mass, Nuri (1967). Flowers of the Australian Alps. Sydney, Summer Hill: Writers Press. 56 pp. Paperback large trade, good condition, black & white drawings, few colour plates, light toning pages, covers toned & marked, spine ends chipped, few pages creased near spine, some edgewear & rubbing, some biro annotation top margin last page. Nuri Mass provides a fascinating introduction to the enchanting subject of Australian alpine flowers. The book is a simple guide to their identification. The alpine area is located in the southeastern part of the Great Dividing Range, specifically in Victoria and southern New South Wales. Both text and botanical illustrations by Nuri Mass. Our Book No: 40918. $12 AUD.

115. Mass, Nuri; Mass, Celeste (illustrator) (1937). Australian Wild Flower Fairies (1st ed). Sydney: Shakespeare Head Press. 132 pp. Paperback tall trade, good condition, black & white drawings, faint toning pages, top corner tip rear cover creased, covers little faded (slight colour loss), small tear & crease bottom front cover & first few pages, minor edgewear. This very special book by Nuri Mass is for children and adults, the layman as well as botanist. Nuri introduces our wildflowers as individual identities along with a fairy, infinitely varied and delightful. A unique publication with all the plants having fairy-like qualities that will interest teachers and pupils. The excellent drawings and simple botanical descriptions are included to help teachers and pupils, and anyone interested to learn about Australian wildflowers. (Botanical illustrations by Nuri Mass, fairies by Celeste Mass.). Our Book No: 40917. $35 AUD.

116. McCubbin, Charles (1985). How to Breed Butterflies (1st ed). Melbourne: Friends of the Zoo Inc. / Zoological Board of Victoria. 33 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, card covers, stapled pamphlet, colour drawings, minor edgewear. This small booklet by Charles McCubbin from the Melbourne Zoo explains the different types of butterflies, and how to breed them. ISBN: 0958874409. Our Book No: 23979. $15 AUD.

117. McKenzie, Valerie (1980). A Scent of Gum Leaves: Early Australian Gardens. Sydney, Chatswood: Centennial Publications. 80 pp. Hardback large oblong octavo, very good condition, black & white & colour drawings, endpaper map, top spine lightly bumped, minor edgewear. Valerie MacKenzie provides an enchanting illustrated selection of historical Australian gardens, organised by state. ISBN: 0959498249. Our Book No: 12048. $15 AUD.

118. Meyer, Tina; Loughlin, Graeme (1995). I Should be Glad if a Few Elms and Oaks were Included: The Darling Gardens, Clifton Hill. Melbourne, Abbotsford: Collingwood Historical Society. 71 pp. Paperback small quarto, good plus condition, stapled, card covers, full-page black & white photos, maps, minimal foxing edges, corners covers slightly creased, top edge front cover & near spine both covers little faded, faint foxing covers, minor edgewear. This remarkable book describes 'The Darling Gardens' in Clifton Hill, Melbourne. Tina Meyer did the research using official records and newspaper reports, looking at photos, and early maps, and listened to the many locals who were happy to help by telling their memories of the gardens and how they came to be. Compiled by her and Grahame Loughlin, both members of the Darling Gardens Group. ISBN: 0646246860. Our Book No: 41034. $25 AUD.

119. Mikhail, Edward H. (Ted) (2017). The Mikhail System: Understanding and Achieving Optimum Soil Balance (2nd revised & updated ed). Endeavour Hills, VIC: Edward H. (Ted) Mikhail. 256 pp. Hardback large quarto, no jacket, very good plus condition, pictorial cover, few colour text-photos, figures, tables, minimal edgewear. In slipcase (three small dents). Heavy (1.3 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. Ted Mikhail provides lengthy documentation that results from working with soils from all around Australia as well as from different parts of the world. He has had discussions with SWEP agents and agronomists, various farmers, university lecturers and other researchers in the field, which helped him to understand and re-formulate a proper understanding of soil nutrition. ISBN: 9780995429802. Our Book No: 40924. $130 AUD.

120. Miller, John (2004). Reminiscences of a Fun'gi: The Story of a Community that Mushroomed (1st ed) [Fungi]. Windsor, NSW: John Miller / Hawkesbury City Council. 257 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, card covers, black & white text-photos, slight creasing spine, bottom corner front cover creased, few marks bottom corners last few pages, minor edgewear. John Miller reports on the old and new migrant Australian men, women and their children who created a new farming industry with their bare hands in the Hawkesbury Valley and Hills District of New South Wales. Ernest Roy Sanders was the "Pioneer Founder of the Mushroom Industry" when in 1936 he established the first mushroom farm in the area at Oakville. On 26th January, 2004, Hawkesbury City Council, posthumously awarded Roy Sanders, who died in 1986, the Australia Day Commemorative Plaque for establishing an economically and environmentally sustainable agricultural crop to the benefit of the district. Describes the history, development and importance of the mushroom industry in the Hawkesbury from his perspective as a farmer in the Hawkesbury since 1955. This book will be of interest to anyone wanting to understand the future of agriculture in northwestern Sydney. First edition stated. ISBN: 0646434306. Our Book No: 29319. $80 AUD.

121. Moody, Mary (2004). Au Revoir: Running Away from Home at Fifty [Books Alive Edition]. Sydney: Pan Macmillan. 279 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, minimal edgewear. Australian gardening author Mary Moody ran away to live in remote southwest France for six months. This is her first book telling about her many adventures there absorbing French culture. Funny, warm and reflective, she adapts to life as a single person and rediscovers herself. (Book Alive edition, same ISBN.). ISBN: 0330421271. Our Book No: 20125. $15 AUD.

122. Moody, Mary (2019). The Accidental Tour Guide: Adventures in Life and Death (1st ed). Sydney, Cammeray: Simon & Schuster. 337 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, colour & black & white photos (single sepia or brown-tinted), minimal edgewear. The third book by Australian gardening and travel author Mary Moody. She relates her many further adventures. Mary loses her beloved husband, and she has to rebuild her life without him. Her travels include France, Morocco, and the Himalayas. This book completes the circle by sharing another major turning point in her life. ISBN: 9781925791358. Our Book No: 40975. $20 AUD.

123. Mundy, Jane; Bayley, Paul (photographer) (1990). Sydney Wildflower Bushwalks. Sydney, Kenthurst: Kangaroo Press. 94 pp. Paperback wide octavo, very good condition, colour photos, few maps, minor edgewear. This book by Jane Mundy is for Sydney bushwalkers and lovers of Australian native plants. There are 144 alphabetically arranged colour plates, and a key to the walks where each plant illustrated can be found. ISBN: 0864173350. Our Book No: 24776. $18 AUD.

124. Murray, David R. (2006). Successful Organic Gardening (2nd ed). Sydney, Pymble: Kangaroo Press. 176 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good plus condition, colour photos, tables, minimal edgewear. This new edition has been revised and updated. The author gives practical advice on organic soil preparation, mulching, water conservation, weed management and how to collect and store seeds to propagate your own plants. ISBN: 0731812670. Our Book No: 26386. $15 AUD.

125. Murray, Kay; Carter, Julie (2001). Celebrating 100 Years of the Federation of Australia 1901 - 2001 [State Emblems]. Sydney, Terrey Hills: Carter's Antiques & Collectables. 111 pp. Paperback wide trade, very good condition, pictorial card covers (with rear flap), colour drawings (some full-page), glossy paper, tiny scuff mark top edge front cover, minor edgewear. A colourful booklet of Australian State emblems, compiled and edited by Kay Murray and Julie Carter, to celebrate the centenary of Australia, when the States united together as a federated nation. The superb colour drawings depict the unique birds, animals and plants used as emblems for each state and territory of Australia. ISBN: 187607907X. Our Book No: 22909. $15 AUD.

126. Nevill, Simon; McQuoid, Nathan (1998). Guide to the Wildflowers of South Western Australia. Perth, South Fremantle: Simon Nevill Publications. 116 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good plus condition, colour photos, maps, minimal edgewear. The south west region of Western Australia has one of the richest floras on earth. This book has been designed as an introductory guide to the wildflowers of the South Western Botanical Province. There are over 900 plant species illustrated. This is a beautiful book for anyone interested in this part of Western Australia and wildflowers. ISBN: 0958536708. Our Book No: 21018. $30 AUD.

127. Newman, Judy (1996). Cottage Garden Embroidery [Milner Craft Series]. Burra Creek, NSW: Sally Milner. 52 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket as issued, pictorial cover, very good plus condition, black & white & colour drawings, edges little bumped, minor edgewear. Judy Newman provides very simple, clear instructions for each of several embroidery projects. The book includes all the things you need to know before you start a project, as well as presenting a guide to all the stitches used in the embroidery designs. The author is an Australian craft designer and craft writer (Australian Woman's Weekly). ISBN: 1863511938. Our Book No: 21674. $20 AUD.

128. Nice, Rosie (editor) (2000). State of the Waratah: The Floral Emblem of New South Wales in Legend, Art and Industry. Sydney: Royal Botanic Gardens / Nice Exhibitions. 64 pp. Paperback small quarto, card covers, very good plus condition, colour & black & white paintings, inside covers decorated, red endpapers, minimal edgewear. This art exhibition catalogue was published by the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney, on the occasion of the exhibition, "State of the Waratah", an official Olympic arts festival event, Sydney 2000. ISBN: 0734720246. Our Book No: 25908. $15 AUD.

129. North, Tim (1999). Garden Cuttings: Reflections from an Australian Gardener. Sydney: New Holland Publishers (Australia). 176 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour photos, minor edgewear jacket (reverse side lightly foxed), base spine little rubbed. This inspirational book by Tim North is the his story of the construction of his various gardens at his homes over the years. He writes about his first seaside garden in Sydney, as well as Yarrabin, in the Southern Highlands, New South Wales, and his current 'easy care' garden in suburban Canberra. There are beautiful colour photos, and many gardening hints which will interest the experienced and aspiring gardener. ISBN: 1864365447. Our Book No: 28490. $20 AUD.

130. Nottle, Trevor (1988). Cottage Garden Flowers. Sydney: Kangaroo Press. 104 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour photos, black & white drawings, minor foxing top edge, minimal foxing top edge reverse side jacket (spine little faded), minor edgewear. The charm of the gardens of yesteryear. Advises where to hunt out historical Australian plant survivors from the last century, and how to go about identifying them, and adds notes to most chapters on where to find stocks of cottage plants. A fascinating historical note on the arrival of pelargoniums and the first primrose in Australia. SALE PRICE. ISBN: 0864172176. Our Book No: 21828. $12 AUD.

131. Nucolorvue; Palmer, Jean (photographer) (1970). Wildflowers of the West: Highlights of Western Australia's Unique Native Flora [Wildflowers of the West in Full Colour]. Perth: Nucolorvue Productions / Gordon and Gotch. Unnum 24 pp. Paperback oblong wide octavo, good plus condition, stapled pamphlet, colour text-photos (some full-page), reverse side covers lightly toned, rear cover corner creased, minor edgewear, owner's written name. A pamphlet published for Gordon and Gotch (Australia) Ltd., Parry Street, Perth (possibly 1970 or 1960s, Trove catalogue). This pamphlet shows some of the highlights of the 6000 or so species in Western Australia. Picture of blue leschenaultia on front cover. Our Book No: 20727. $10 AUD.

132. Nunn, Kayte (2019). The Botanist's Daughter (1st ed). Sydney: Hachette. 390 + 16 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, tiny scuff bottom corner front cover, minor edgewear, sticker front cover. This novel is about two female botanists, separated by more than a century, in a race to discover a life-saving flower. The story starts in Victorian England with headstrong adventuress Elizabeth who takes up her late father's quest for a rare, miraculous plant. Elizabeth travels from Cornwall to Chile. Unforeseen dangers and treachery threaten her whole family. In present-day Australia, Anna finds a mysterious metal box with a portfolio of beautiful watercolours, a photo inscribed 'Spring 1886' and a small bag of seeds. It takes her on a journey that will force her to face her own demons. ISBN: 9780733642333. Our Book No: 30592. $20 AUD.

133. Nursery Pty Ltd, Camellia Grove (1998). Camellia Grove Established 1939: Camellias and Azaleas [Catalogue] (30th ed). Sydney: Camellia Grove Nursery Pty Ltd. 31 pp. Paperback very small, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, small black & white identification symbols, minor edgewear, minor biro annotation rear cover. A catalogue published by the Camellia Grove Nursery in St Ives, a suburb of Sydney, New South Wales. Our Book No: 22956. $10 AUD.

134. Odgers, Sally; Stewart, Lisa (illustrator) (2014). Bushland Lullaby (Reprint ed). Sydney: Scholastic Press. 32 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good plus condition, stapled, full-page watercolour drawings. An Australian children's picture story by Sally Odgers about baby animals sleeping in ther bush. A beautiful bedtime story. The rhyming text and delightful drawings by Lisa Stewart will appeal to any age. ISBN: 9781743623091. Our Book No: 40513. $15 AUD.

135. Odgers, Sally; Stewart, Lisa (illustrator) (2016). Rainforest Lullaby (Reprint ed). Sydney: Scholastic Press. 32 pp. Paperback small square quarto, stapled, very good plus condition, full-page watercolour drawings. Australian children's picture story about the animals and birds sleeping in the Australian rainforest. A beautiful bedtime story. The rhyming text and delightful drawings will appeal to any age. ISBN: 9781760277284. Our Book No: 40515. $15 AUD.

136. Odgers, Sally; Stewart, Lisa (illustrator) (2017). Outback Lullaby (Reprint ed). Sydney: Scholastic Press. 32 pp. Paperback small square quarto, stapled, very good plus condition, full-page watercolour drawings. Australian children's picture story about the baby animals sleeping in the Australian bushland. A beautiful bedtime story. The rhyming text and delightful drawings will appeal to any age. ISBN: 9781742767468. Our Book No: 40516. $15 AUD.

137. Orchid Review, Australian (1950). Australian Orchid Review, September 1950. Sydney: Australian Orchid Review. 32 pp. Paperback wide octavo, stapled pamphlet, card cover, very good condition, black & white text-photos, colour photo laid down on cover as issued, adverts, minor edgewear. A single issue of this Australian journal on growing orchids. Our Book No: 10044. $10 AUD.

138. Pascoe, Gwen; Jefferis, Veronica (illustrator) (1995). Deep in a Rainforest (1st ed). Adelaide, Flinders Park: Era Publications. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket, pictorial cover, very good condition, dark green endpapers, full-page colour drawings, top corner front cover little bumped, non-author written dedication. An Australian children's picture book about the flora and fauna found in a rainforest. This beautiful book is great way to learn about colours and nature. One page has a sentence about a colour, then the next two pages are full of flora and fauna of the same colour. A bright and cheerful book that will suit all ages. ISBN: 1863742107. Our Book No: 29698. $15 AUD.

139. Pearson, Richard (2011). Driven to Extinction: The Impact of Climate Change on Biodiversity (1st ed). New York: Sterling. 263 pp. Hardback small octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour photos, minor edgewear jacket (little marked), title on spine lightly faded owner's written name title page. A scientist at the American Museum of Natural History explains the science behind the debates about climate change, and the way it will change our biodiversity (animal and plant life). Focusing on case studies from around the world, he describes not only what we know, but how we know it - the data, methods, and reasoning behind particular conclusions. ISBN: 9781402772238. Our Book No: 27082. $20 AUD.

140. Penfold, A. R.; Morrison, F. R. (1934). Tung Oil (Chinese Wood Oil) from Australian Grown Trees of Aleurites Fordii (Hemsley), with a Note on A. Montana (3rd ed) [Technological Museum Bulletin]. Sydney: Technological Museum, Technical Education Branch. 30 pp. Paperback octavo, good condition, stapled pamphlet (staples rusted), card cover (lightly faded edges & spine), tables & black & white photos at rear, one page creased (during manufacture). A technical pamphlet about the Tung Oil tree, published at a time when plantations of this tree were being considered for Australia. Tung oil is used for polishing, preserving and water-proofing wood, for example, floor boards in old houses. SALE PRICE. Our Book No: 12201. $10 AUD.

141. Phillips, Jenny; National Trust, diary; Cunningham, Elizabeth (foreword) (2009). Australian Botanical Artists National Trust Desk Diary 2009 (1st ed). Melbourne: Women's Committee of the National Trust of Australia (Victoria). Unnum pp. Paperback oblong (15 X 21cm), very good condition, spiral bound, card pages, full-page colour paintings, small part top edge laminate lifted, minor edgewear corner tips. This beautiful diary (Jenny Phillips, artist & editor) features the work of the Botanical Art School of Melbourne. This is the fourth collection of images from the school. The flowers are painted from the garden of Government House. The art work in this very special diary would be of interest to anyone who likes botanical art. ISBN: 9781876473679. Our Book No: 40518. $25 AUD.

142. Pirani, Leila (1945). Little Hans of Holland. Melbourne: Ramsay Ware Publishing. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, card cover, stapled, good plus condition, colour drawings, edgewear spine & corners, rubber bookshop stamp. Delightful children's picture story about Hans, a boy gardener from Holland. He tends the garden in a big house in Australia, accompanied by his garden animal friends. He discovers a way to travel back to Holland to revisit childhood memories. (Estimated date, 1945, Trove catalogue. Muir 6015.). Our Book No: 14805. $30 AUD.

143. Pomegranate, publisher; Murray, Elizabeth (photographer) (2000). Calendar 2000: A Cat in the Garden (1st ed). Rohnert Park, CA: Pomegranate Communications Inc. 12 pp. Paperback quarto, stapled, very good condition, colour photos, tiny scuff front cover, minor edgewear. This calendar is illustrated by cat photos, with a full page colour plate on one page and the days of the month on the other, with a notable piece of literature about cats. Each photo has the cats name and the part of the garden they occupy. These beautiful photos would keep any cat loving person happy for ages. ISBN: 0764908499. Our Book No: 40522. $15 AUD.

144. Prescott, David; Lewis, Colin (consultant editor) (2004). Pocket Bonsai: Care, Shaping, Repotting, Species, Styles (1st ed). London: New Holland. 192 pp. Paperback wide trade, card covers (with flaps), very good condition, colour photos, single-colour drawings, minor edgewear. This detailed book combines expertly drawn illustrations and beautiful full-colour photos with clear descriptions that highlight every facet of the practice of bonsai, from its long history to modern trends. ISBN: 1843305860. Our Book No: 26810. $15 AUD.

145. Price, Suzanne J. (1986). The Urban Woodland: A Low-maintenance Garden for Australian Conditions (1st ed). Melbourne: Lothian Books. 144 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white drawings, colour text-photos (some full-page), plans, minimal edgewear jacket, base spine lightly rubbed. Suzanne Price outlines the principles and methods of creating this garden style and provides many planting suggestions and practical plans. The author has dedicated this beautiful book to all those who lost their gardens in the tragic Ash Wednesday bushfires of February 1983, when a number of Australia's most beautiful gardens were destroyed. ISBN: 0850912555. Our Book No: 23071. $25 AUD.

146. Radford, Jonathan (2004). A Green Existence: Cultivating Dreams from Infancy to Tuscany. Siena, Italy: Rasna. 283 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, minor edgewear. Englishman Jonathan Radford grew up in an English familiy of gardeners, and became an international garden designer. He reports his fascinating life story, and finally living his eco-friendly gardening dreams in Tuscany, Italy. ISBN: 889011021X. Our Book No: 24512. $18 AUD.

147. Rahn, G. V.; Ives, Alan (editor) (1985). Fruit Preserving [RMIHEARS Pamphlets]. Wagga Wagga, NSW: Riverina-Murray Institute Archives. 6 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, thin yellow card covers, light creases spine & front cover, minor edgewear. This paper was originally produced in October 1890 in the report of a conference of fruit-growers and vine-growers, and was published by the Government Printer of the Colony of New South Wales in a Bulletin of the Department of Agriculture. This is a brief look at the beginning of fruit preserving which the author hoped would be an industry which would produce results in the future. (No 13 in a series. Limited edition, 60 copies.). Our Book No: 30125. $10 AUD.

148. Railton, James (1910). Invoice: Railton Bros, Wholesale and Retail Nurserymen and Seed Merchants, Melbourne. Melbourne: J. Hickmer. 1 pp. Ephemera, invoice, oblong octavo (18 x 20 cm), good plus condition, page lightly toned, minor edgewear. A single-page invoice from this business at 273 Swanston Street, Melbourne, dated August 17, 1910. The customer is Castle Bros, Kyneton. Text in pencil, with extra annotation in ink. Rubber stamp "James Railton" overprints business name Railton Bros. Our Book No: 4231. $15 AUD.

149. Richards, Murray; Cave, Yvonne (photographer) (1994). Gardening with Rhododendrons: A Complete Guide (Australian ed). Sydney, Balmain: Florilegium. 175 pp. Hardback quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour text-photos (some full-page), light foxing top edge, minor foxing top edge reverse side jacket (minor edgewear). Murray Richards (a New Zealand horticulture academic) provides a highly illustrated guide to the exciting possibilities of gardening with these very special plants. This book has information on the characteristics and distribution of the genus, including vireyas, and deciduous and evergreen azaleas. There is advice on conditions needed for successful cultivation, landscaping and container growing, pests and diseases, propagation and hybridising. An annotated index of species and cultivars provides brief information on over 250 popular rhododendrons. There are 200 colour photos. (Australian edition. Originally published by Godwit, New Zealand, 1994.). ISBN: 0646202065. Our Book No: 28510. $30 AUD.

150. Robert, Nicholas (1976). Diverses Fleurs Dessinees et Gravees d'Apres le Naturel par N. Robert (Facsimile ed). London: Scolar Press. Unnum pp. Hardback small folio (31.0 x 21.5 cm), no jacket as issued, very good condition, brown cloth cover (gilt spine lettering & logo front cover), sepia (brown-tinted) engravings including title page (tissue guard, few doubled), marbled endpapers, top edge gilt, other edges untrimmed, minor edgewear. Nicholas Robert started as a painter of ornamental flower pictures (botanical artist), but his work became more botanical after he was hired by the Duke of Orleans to draw the rare and exotic plants and animals in the Duke's gardens. The Scottish botanist Robert Morison, director of the gardens, is believed to have encouraged Robert to take a more scientific approach to his subject. (No 320 of a limited edition of 500 copies. Facsimile on handmade paper of the original edition of 1660. Contains 31 numbered full-page illustrations, including title page. French language.). ISBN: 0859672468. Our Book No: 16676. $80 AUD.

151. Robertson & Mullens, publisher; St John, P. R. H. (foreword) (1944). Australian Wild-flowers: A Popular Introduction to the Wild-flowers of Australia, with Notes on Their Characteristics and the Localities Where They May be Found (With Notes on Their Garden Cultivation and Identification Lists) (4th ed) [National Handbook]. Melbourne: Robertson & Mullens. 32 pp. Paperback small octavo, good plus condition, pictorial card covers, stapled (rusted), colour & black & white drawings, few marks rear cover, covers little toned as common, some edgewear (mainly spine ends), written & dated dedication, rubber stamp. Fourth edition. A popular introduction to the wild-flowers of Australia, with notes on their characteristics and the localities where they may be found. There are 28 illustrations, including 16 in full colour. This is a great little pamphlet to have for anyone interested in Australia’s wonderful flora. (No 9 in this series of handbooks. Illustration blocks generously paid for by the Shell Company. Foreword from Botanic Gardens, Melbourne.). Our Book No: 20660. $10 AUD.

152. Rolfe, Jim; Cave, Yvonne (photographer) (2000). Camellias: A Practical Gardening Guide. Melbourne: Viking / Penguin Books. 141 pp. Paperback small quarto (with flaps), very good condition, black & white drawings, colour photos (some full-page), minor edgewear, spine ends little rubbed, barcode sticker under rear flap. This well-illustrated book has comprehensive information on selection and cultivation, pests and diseases, propagating and hybridising. There are suggestions on using camellias as specimens, in the shrubbery, as standards, hedges, espaliers, groundcovers, and in containers. Includes species and cultivars from China, Japan, Europe, the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. An annotated list of over 400 species and cultivars, and 150 colour photos, and black & white diagrams make this an ideal book for experienced camellia growers and enthusiastic beginners. ISBN: 0670894095. Our Book No: 29085. $18 AUD.

153. Rolls, Eric (2002). Visions of Australia: Impressions of the Landscape 1642 - 1910. Melbourne: Lothian Books. 312 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, colour photos, minor edgewear. Eric Rolls presents a challenging and exciting vista of early Australia. Records the opinions of over 100 visitors and colonists who saw the land of Australia in its unchanged state (the years 1600 to 1900), and the cities as they developed. The modern notion of a harsh landscape is transformed into a garden of wildflowers, and wood and canvas huts into buildings of extraordinary elegance. European settlers are transformed from drunken and licentious convicts into members of an intelligent, vigorous and adaptable society. Transforms Aboriginal Australians into highly intelligent people with great artistic ability. Draws on a diverse range of original historical documents, and complemented by insightful commentary. ISBN: 073440445X. Our Book No: 20283. $15 AUD.

154. Ruck, Nigel (2013). Loving Your Lawn: Your Guide to the Perfect Aussie Lawn (Reprint revised ed). Berry, NSW: Green Propeller. 124 pp. Paperback small quarto, stiffened covers, very good condition, colour photos, top corners little bumped, base of spine little scuffed, tiny scuff fore-edge front cover & bottom corner. This book is the first Australian lawn guide designed specifically for our unique conditions. This practical, comprehensive guide to installing, maintaining and getting the best out of your lawn is packed with photos to help make the book more user friendly. Nigel Ruck is a landscaper who has appeared on the popular TV program Backyard Blitz. ISBN: 9780646559216. Our Book No: 28829. $20 AUD.

155. Scott-James, Anne (1987). The Cottage Garden (Reprint ed). Harmondsworth: Penguin Books. 159 pp. Paperback large octavo, very good condition, colour full-page photos, black & white drawings & text-photos, pages lightly toned, faint foxing inside covers, minor edgewear. This is the history of the cottage garden in Britain, from Chaucer’s time until now. The many colour photos and black & white drawings bring this book to life. This would be a charming and inspiring book for any garden lover. ISBN: 0140463976. Our Book No: 40384. $18 AUD.

156. Shepherd, Frank (1993). In Search of the Buttercup. Sydney, Turramurra: Frank M. Shepherd. 250 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, card covers, black & white drawings, few toned spots at top first few pages, top edge lightly foxed, minor creasing covers & corners. This fascinating book by Frank Shepherd is about his search for the Australian buttercup (cuplike flowers, genus Ranunculus) and where that search has led. He writes not only about the buttercup, but also about the people he discovered on his journey. This would be a worthwhile addition to any nature lovers library. ISBN: 0646239767. Our Book No: 23041. $50 AUD.

157. Shotter, Graham (1986). The Royal Melbourne Zoological Gardens (4th ed). Melbourne, Parkville: Friends of the Zoos / Zoological Board of Victoria. 52 pp. Paperback small square quarto, stapled, card covers, very good condition, colour photos, minor edgewear. The story of the Melbourne Zoo, including its gardens. Our Book No: 25717. $15 AUD.

158. Simpson, Andrew; Davis, Rhonda; Janiszewski, Leonard (editor) (2005). Berowra Visions: Margaret Preston & Beyond: With New Works by Effy Alexakis, Fabian Astore, Juno Gemes, Mick Glasheen, Ron Oldfield and James Stuart. Sydney: Macquarie University. 75 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, very good condition, colour paintings, colour photos, woodcuts, few black & white text-photos, front cover little creased, minor edgewear corners. This catalogue has been published by Macquarie University for the exhibition: Berowra Visions Margaret Preston & Beyond presented at Macquarie University Art Gallery 5 September - 31 October 2005, North Ryde, NSW. These wonderful paintings and photos show the full range of Margaret Preston's work, and the catalogue would interest anyone who wants to learn more about the bushland at Berowra. ISBN: 1741381460. Our Book No: 29577. $20 AUD.

159. Sinnott, Edmund W. (1955). The Biology of the Spirit (1st ed). New York: Viking. 180 pp. Hardback octavo, no jacket (missing), good condition, top edge lightly foxed & creased, spine ends chipped, pages little toned, minor edgewear, bookshop label inside front cover. First edition. The American botanist and plant morphologist presents a biological thesis for the complexity and wholeness of human nature, including the presence of a spiritual component. Our Book No: 24349. $10 AUD.

160. Smith, Lane (2017). Grandpa Green (Reprint ed). London: Two Hoots. 28 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear, label residue mark. This children's picture story follows the great-grandson of Grandpa Green through a garden where memories are handed down in the fanciful shapes of topiary trees, and imagination recreates things forgotten. By turns touching and whimsical, this book opens the door to a garden of wonders for parents, grandparents and children alike. Lane Smith is the winner of the Kate Greenway medal. ISBN: 9781447218357. Our Book No: 41005. $18 AUD.

161. Smith, Sir Davd Cecil; Bennett, General Sir Phillip (Governor of Tasmania) (foreword) (1988). Sir Joseph Banks Memorial Lectures 1988: The Australian Bicentenary 1788 - 1988. [Hobart]: Royal Society of Tasmania. 32 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, glossy card covers, colour portrait front cover, colour photo rear cover, sepia (brown-tinted) text-photos, minor edgewear. This pamphlet commemorates the 1988 lectures, and includes contributions by the Royal Society of London, the Australian Academy of Science, and all the Royal Societies of Australia. It contains a permanent record of the activities of Sir David Smith (British professor of botany) when he visited Australia for the lectures. ISBN: 0959867961. Our Book No: 17943. $20 AUD.

162. Souvenirs, Australia (No Date). Postcard: Greetings from Cobar, N.S.W.: Australia Sturt's Desert Pea. Adelaide: Souvenirs Australia Pty Ltd. N/A pp. Postcard oblong, colour picture one side, no written text rear side, lightly toned rear side, minor edgewear. Postcard with colour photo Sturt's desert pea. This beautiful card is very lifelike with the Sturt peas growing in the bush, with other native plants in the background. Our Book No: 40190. $10 AUD.

163. Sparrow, Jacqueline; Hanly, Gil (photographer) (2002). Subtropical Plants: A Practical Gardening Guide (Australian ed). Melbourne, Camberwell: Viking / Penguin Books. 176 pp. Paperback large quarto (with flaps), very good condition, colour photos, faint foxing edges, minimal edgewear. Jacqueline Sparrow provides a guide not only to the range of attractive subtropical but also to selected tropical plants that can be grown in subtropical areas. A great source of ideas, this inspiring book is a delightful look at an increasingly popular style of gardening. Illustrated throughout with 200 colour photos, making it an important reference to a gardening library. (Scarce Australian edition, by New Zealand authors.). ISBN: 0670040029. Our Book No: 40402. $30 AUD.

164. Stanley, Howard (1985). A History of the Establishment of Kosciusko National Park. Sydney: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. 40 pp. Paperback wide, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, leatherette spine, single-colour (dark blue-tinted) photos, map, few light marks rear cover, small mark front cover, top corner tip front cover creased, minimal edgewear, non-author written dedication title page. A pamphlet about the alpine area in the Kosciusko National Park in southern New South Wales (NSW). Covers the history, landscape, mapping and the care that has been taken to establish this important area. Includes an interview with Sir William McKell who helped to secure the establishment of the national park within a short space of time after giving approval to succeed. (Estimated date, 1980s, Trove.). Our Book No: 40030. $20 AUD.

165. Stewart, Angus; Bishop, Andrea (researcher) (2020). The Waterwise Australian Native Garden: A Practical Guide to Garden Design, Plant Selection and Much More (Reprint ed). Sydney, Crows Nest: Murdoch Books. 288 pp. Paperback large wide quarto, very good condition, colour photos, top corner rear cover little creased, laminate lifting slightly top corner rear cover, minor edgewear. Heavy (1.4 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. The former ABC TV's Gardening Australia presenter, Angus Stewart, passes on the knowledge from his extensive experience as a plant breeder. This well illustrated comprehensive book shows the best plants to choose and the best gardens to give inspiration. The book has information on the fundamentals of Australian soils, cultivation techniques, drainage, pruning, fertilising and maintenance, creating a fire-resistant garden, establishing habitats attractive to native faunaand growing your own bush foods. (First published in 2015 as The Australian Native Garden. Waterwise features now added.). ISBN: 9781760525552. Our Book No: 40876. $45 AUD.

166. Stowar, John (1992). In Sunshine and Shade: Change in the Garden. Sydney, Kenthurst: Kangaroo Press. 144 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, stiffened card covers, colour photos (some full-page), minor edgewear. John Stowar (with a family background in garden nurseries) has written this book with one over-riding objective, namely to improve the quality and enjoyment of Australian gardens. Several factors are forcing a change in Australian garden design (drought, urban lifestyles, ethnic differences, labour costs). Gardens in the 1990s differ greatly from those of 1960s and 1920s. This practical book talks about: Establishing a theme * Microclimate and its importance to landscape design * Establishing the new garden * The mature garden * The old garden and its rehabilitation * Theory and practice in horticulture. ISBN: 0864174934. Our Book No: 23079. $15 AUD.

167. Struchkov, Anton (editor); Kuleshova, Julia (editor) (2005). Facets of Grassland Restoration: Selected Papers from the International Field Seminar Held at the Galichya Gora Nature Reserve (Russia), 16 - 22 June 2003 (1st ed). Moscow: Biodiversity Conservation Centre. 266 pp. Hardback octavo, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, figures, black & white text-photos, tiny scuff spine, minimal edgewear. This book has 18 selected papers from the International field seminar on grassland restoration, held in 2003, based on the Galichya Gora Nature Reserve (Lipetsk province, Russia). The contributions are from nine different countries, looking at the multiple issues involved in grassland restoration efforts in various parts of the world. The authors provide a wide array of conceptual and practical tools useful for the improvement of grassland restoration projects. The book is aimed at practitioners and students involved with the restoration projects with a view to making the projects more efficient, effective and dynamic. ISBN: 5936990559. Our Book No: 29372. $40 AUD.

168. Taylor, David; Taylor, Yvonne; McCosker, Helen (illustrator) (2001). The Compost Book: Compacted Iron-Rich Nutrient Layer (Reprint ed). Sydney, Frenchs Forest: Reed / New Holland. 96 pp. Paperback, very good condition, colour drawings, charts, minor edgewear. In this very helpful book, the authors show you the secrets of good compost making. They have been experimenting with compost since 1985, when they began creating a city community garden on a site of builder's fill. ISBN: 1876334282. Our Book No: 27719. $10 AUD.

169. Thiele, Colin; Hunnam, Lucinda (illustrator) (1990). Farmer Pelz's Pumpkins (1st p/b ed). Sydney: Walter McVitty Books. 28 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear corners. This Australian children's picture story by Colin Thiele is about a farmer and his love of his farm and growing pumpkins. It will please children of all ages. The very colourful illustrations by Lucinda Hunnam are delightful. ISBN: 0949183350. Our Book No: 20052. $15 AUD.

170. Thompson, Jane (1991). Postcard: Bloodwood Encircled from an Original Australia Flora Collage (New ed) [No. P143]. City Not Stated: Blue Moon Postcards, Australia / Beaver Press (Printer). N/A pp. Postcard oblong, colour picture one side, one corner tip little creased, no written text rear side, minor edgewear. Colour photo of an original Australian flora collage. This beautiful card is very life-like with the native plants looking like they are growing in a natural setting. (Estimated date.). Our Book No: 40189. $10 AUD.

171. Thorn, Julia (1990). Seeing Sydney by Bicycle. Kenthurst, NSW: Kangaroo. 191 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, black & white text-photos, maps, pages faintly toned, minor edgewear. A comprehensive collection of bike rides in all parts of the Sydney area. The suggested routes include visits to National Parks, ocean and harbour beaches, riverside reserves, formal gardens and buildings of historical interest. Introductory sections give information on bicycle choice, clothing, getting fit to ride, using public transport, and safe riding on city streets. She has spent many years riding a bicycle around Sydney. ISBN: 0864173067. Our Book No: 28494. $13 AUD.

172. Throssell, Harry (1984). Where the Beech Tree Grows: The Story of Binna Burra. Brisbane: Binna Burra Lodge Limited. 121 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, black & white & colour full-page photos, map, frontispiece, corner tips front cover bent, base spine little rubbed, spine lightly faded, minor edgewear. This book is about the history of a mountain lodge in the Lamington National Park, Queensland. The author describes all the work that went into the building of the slab-and-shingle huts in 1934 to make this lodge a restful, healing place that people could come to take bushwalks in the rainforest and woodlands of the national park. ISBN: 0958929505. Our Book No: 27925. $15 AUD.

173. van Dok, Wendy; Godfrey, Linda (photographer) (2002). The Water-efficient Garden: A Guide to Sustainable Landscaping in Australia (Revised, reprint ed). Melbourne, Glen Waverley: Water-efficient Gardenscapes. 130 pp. Paperback wide trade, very good condition, few colour text-photos, tables, diagrams, tables, minor edgewear corners. This book is about making your garden water-efficient. There is practical and detailed information about water efficiency planning and design, how to improve the soil's ability to harvest water, capillary irrigation, rainwater tanks, greywater irrigation, how to irrigate efficiently and more ways to help make a sustainable garden. (ISBN in book is invalid.). Our Book No: 28419. $30 AUD.

174. Wakefield, N. A. (1955). Ferns of Victoria and Tasmania: With Descriptive Notes and Illustrations of the 116 Native Species (New, enlarged ed). Melbourne: Field Naturalists Club of Victoria. 71 pp. Paperback small octavo, good plus condition, stiffened card covers, black & white drawings & photos, rear cover lightly foxed, minor insect damage fore-edge rear cover. New enlarged. edition. In 1934, the Field Naturalists Club of Victoria published a handbook, Victorian Ferns, that was used by nature lovers and students. This new book has been durably bound and a stiffened cover added to make it more practical in the field. New species have been added since the initial 1934 publication as "Victorian Ferns". Our Book No: 21724. $10 AUD.

175. Walker, Jacqueline; Hanly, Gil (photographer) (1996). The Subtropical Garden (Australian ed). Sydney, Balmain: Florilegium. 175 pp. Paperback large quarto (with flaps), very good plus condition, colour photos (some full-page), minimal edgewear. Jacqueline Walker aims her book at innovative gardeners who want to move away from established gardening traditions. There is a selection of palms, architectural plants, bamboos, flowering trees, climbers, shrubs, foliage plants, perennials, orchids, bromeliads, ferns, and water plants. A great source of ideas, this inspiring book is a delightful introduction to an increasingly popular style of gardening. (The scarce Australian edition. Originally published in New Zealand in 1992.). ISBN: 0958649839. Our Book No: 29117. $30 AUD.

176. Walling, Edna (1943). Gardens in Australia: Their Design and Care (1st ed). Melbourne / London: Oxford University Press (OUP) / Humphrey Milford. 148 pp. Hardback quarto, dustjacket (facsimile), good plus condition (in good plus dustjacket), many black & white text-photos & drawings (some full-page, including frontispiece & endpapers), plans, rebacked (spine title retained, facsimile front free endpaper), faded edge patches green cloth cover, spine faded jacket (front flap not clipped, rubber stamp front flap), pages toned as common, edgewear, two owner's written names. First edition. This well-illustrated book by heritage garden guru Edna Walling has a twofold purpose - to give pleasure, as a thing of beauty, while also providing practical help to those making new gardens, or intending to reconstruct old ones. Note that gardens planned for and constructed upon large estates are quite applicable to much small areas. (A repaired copy of the scarce first edition, 1943.). Our Book No: 17354. $140 AUD.

177. Waterhouse, E. G.; Feint, Adrian (illustrator); Jones, Paul (illustrator) (1947). Camellia Quest: With Four Plates in Colour and Six in Monochrome (1st ed). Sydney: Ure Smith. 30 pp. Hardback folio, dustjacket, very good condition (in good dustjacket), tipped in plates (colour & monochrome), edgewear jacket (chipped, rear cover little rubbed & marked, few tiny dents front cover, lightly foxed & faded, small piece missing bottom corner front flap), few light creases along spine, bottom edge untrimmed, endpapers lightly toned, few foxed spots throughout, autograph (written names author & artists). No 132 of a limited to 550 copies, of which 500 are for sale, each autographed by the author and artists. Written after many years of research, much after long and patient delving into old records at the Mitchell Library. The exquisite illustrations will delight not only camellia growers, who will value them for their accuracy of detail, but also all lovers of this wonderful flower. Waterhouse was an Emeritus Professor of the University of Sydney. He has long been famous for his knowledge of camellias in Australia, both as a grower and a student of its history. Our Book No: 30356. $150 AUD.

178. Waterhouse, E. G.; Jones, Paul (illustrator) (1952). Camellia Trail: With Twenty-one Plates in Colour (1st ed). Sydney: Ure Smith. 44 + 21 pp. Hardback folio, dustjacket, very good condition (in good dustjacket), tipped in colour plates, edgewear jacket (little chipped, small thinned area rear cover, little rubbed & marked, lightly foxed & faded, few light creases along spine), bottom edge untrimmed, endpapers lightly toned, few foxed spots throughout, autograph (author and artist.) Heavy (1.0 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. First edition: An autographed unnumbered copy of a limited edition to 1000 copies. Written after many years of research, much after long and patient delving into old records at the Mitchell Library. The exquisite illustrations (21 plates) will delight not only camellia growers, who will value them for their accuracy of detail, but also all lovers of this wonderful flower. By Emeritus Professor of the University of Sydney, who has long been famous for his knowledge of camellias in Australia, both as a grower and a student of its history. Our Book No: 30357. $200 AUD.

179. Westoll, Andrew (2009). The Riverbones: Stumbling after Eden in the Jungles of Suriname (1st Australian ed). Brisbane, St Lucia: University of Queensland Press. 365 pp. Paperback octavo, very good plus condition, black & white text-photos, minimal edgewear. Suriname is one of the least travelled countries in South America. This old Dutch colony a little known land of myth, magic and ecological wonder. It is home to the largest tract of pristine rainforest left on the planet. However, this Eden also has a dark side. The author spent a year studying monkeys deep inside its primordial jungles. Five years later he travelled by foot, bus and dugout canoe, to try and uncover the country's soul. A spellbinding tale of survival, heartbreak, mystery and murder. ISBN: 9780702237294. Our Book No: 23784. $17 AUD.

180. White, Ian (2002). Australian Bush Flower Essences (Reprint ed). Sydney: Bantam Books. 210 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good plus condition, colour photos centre spread, black & white drawings, minor edgewear. Using the healing properties of flower essences is an ancient art that spans many cultures. Respected naturopath Ian White has taken this age-old study and applied it to flowering plants of the Australian bush, showing that the energy and power in the ancient land of Australia manifest on the healing properties of its plants. A reference guide to 50 bush flower essences from all over the country, as well as detailed information about their preparation and use in all areas of healing. The Australian version of the Bach flower remedies. ISBN: 0947189750. Our Book No: 14604. $30 AUD.

181. White, Patrick (2012). The Hanging Garden (1st ed). Sydney: Knopf / Random House Australia. 224 pp. Hardback small octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), illustrated endpapers, pages faintly toned as usual, minor edgewear jacket. First edition. Two children are brought to a wild garden on the shores of Sydney Harbour to shelter from the Second World War (WW2). Patrick White explores the world of these children, the city of his childhood and the experience of war. The novel ends as the news reaches Sydney of victory in Europe, and the children face their inevitable separation. White put the novel aside at this point, and how he planned to finish the work remains a mystery. But at his death he left behind a masterpiece in the making, which is published here for the first time. This unfinished novel was found in his papers after his death in 1990. This Australian author was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. ISBN: 9781742752655. Our Book No: 27181. $25 AUD.

182. Whitehead, Georgina (editor); Society, Australian Garden History (2001). Planting the Nation (1st ed). Melbourne: Bloomings Books. 196 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good plus condition (in very good dustjacket), colour & black & white text-photos, minimal edgewear jacket (faint foxing reverse side), faint foxing top edge. Planting the Nation, edited by Georgina Whitehead (2001). She explores Australia's gardens and landscapes between 1890 and 1914, and offers perspectives on garden design, horticultural developments, city planning, and architectural and social history during this period. Published on behalf of the Australian Garden History Society. ISBN: 1876473444. Our Book No: 25748. $30 AUD.

183. Wilcox, M. D. (1997). A Catalogue of the Eucalypts. Auckland: Groome Poyry Ltd. 114 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, base spine little bumped, small stripe front cover (colour loss during printing), minor edgewear, copy 1. This catalogue by W. D. Wilcox has been prepared as a checklist of all currently recognised species in the three eucalypt genera, Angophora, Corymbia, and Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae). The book incorporates the intensive taxonomic work undertaken over the previous 15 years. There are presently 789 recognised species of eucalypt. Only five species occur exclusively outside Australia: these are found in Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The author works as a forestry consultant with Groome Poyry in New Zealand. (1 of 2 available copies.). ISBN: 0473040166. Our Book No: 29236. $28 AUD.

184. Wilcox, M. D. (1997). A Catalogue of the Eucalypts. Auckland: Groome Poyry Ltd. 114 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, bottom corner front cover scratched, minimal edgewear & creasing, copy 2. This catalogue by M. D. Wilcox has been prepared as a checklist of all currently recognised species in the three eucalypt genera, Angophora, Corymbia, and Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae). The book incorporates the intensive taxonomic work undertaken over the previous 15 years. There are presently 789 recognised species of eucalypt. Only five species occur exclusively outside Australia: these are found in Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The author works as a forestry consultant with Groome Poyry in New Zealand. (1 of 2 available copies.). ISBN: 0473040166. Our Book No: 29236A. $28 AUD.

185. Wildflower Guide, Western Australia (1994). A Guide to 101 Wildflowers of Western Australia (Revised ed). [Perth]: Western Australia Wildflower Guide / Printed by Advance Press. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, stapled pamphlet, very good condition, colour text-photos, minor edgewear, light creasing along spine. Revised edition (originally published, 1980s.) This pamphlet shows 101 wildflowers which are found in Western Australia. Many of the plants are found over a wide area of the state, and where localities have been given, it is only as a guide to a specific area where they may be found. The best time for the wildflowers is from August to November which this book has concentrated on. Our Book No: 26657. $15 AUD.

186. Williams, J. B. (1982). New England Eucalypts: A Key to the Indigenous Species. Armidale, NSW: Department of Botany, University of New England. 28 pp. Paperback quarto, good condition, green cloth binding along spine (concealed staples), black & white drawings, little creased, few tiny pinhead marks front cover, staples rusted, top corner front cover & pages creased, light toning pages, minor edgewear. This booklet by J. B. Williams has a detailed key to the known indigenous eucalypts of the New England region, New South Wales. It should be useful to students, researches working on dieback problems and on other aspects of New England ecology, and anyone interested to learn about the Tableland eucalypts. The key is a botanical one and the usual technical terms are used for leaf shape, fruit shape, bud and fruit parts and other features. An index to scientific names and common names is at the rear of the booklet. ISBN: 0858343762. Our Book No: 40264. $30 AUD.

187. Willis, James H. (1962). A Handbook to Plants of Victoria: Volume 1: Ferns, Conifers and Monocotyledons. Melbourne: Maud Gibson Gardens Trust / Melbourne University Press (MUP). 448 pp. Hardback small, dustjacket, very good plus condition (in very good plus dustjacket), edges lightly foxed, pages lightly toned, protected by removable semiarchival plastic sleeve (Brodart). The purpose of this volume is to readily identify - in field or herbarium - the various families, genera and species of vascular plants, both indigenous and naturalized, that occur spontaneously within the state of Victoria. SALE PRICE. Our Book No: 21720. $20 AUD.

188. Wilson, Edwin; McAlpine, Elizabeth (drawings) (1985). The Dragon Tree: A Selection of Poems (1st ed). Sydney: Woodbine Press. 100 pp. Hardback small octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), full-page black & white drawings, minor edgewear jacket (few tiny edge tears, edges little rubbed). This is a limited edition of 1000 numbered and signed copies. This book is the author's second book of poetry. The author is a poet and botanist with an interest in history. The title is named for The Dragon Tree (Dracaena draco) in the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney. This book is about time, destiny, memory and death. ISBN: 0949557048. Our Book No: 28159. $20 AUD.

189. Wilson, Edwin; McAlpine, Elizabeth (drawings); Ryan, J. S (introduction) (2010). New Selected Poems: A Collection of Flowers 1967 - 2009 (1st ed). Sydney, Lane Cove: Woodbine Press. 244 pp. Paperback thick trade, very good plus condition, black & white drawings, minimal edgewear. Poems by the author who was born at Lismore, New South Wales, and is a poet, artist and botany teacher (who last worked at the Royal Botanic gardens, Sydney). This is his 11th book of poetry. ISBN: 9780949557315. Our Book No: 26249. $20 AUD.

190. Windust, Allan (2000). Green Home Recycling: 16 Ways to Compost or Worm Farm. Mandurang, VIC: Allscape. 76 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, stapled, black & white drawings, front cover little creased, minor edgewear. Allan Windust, in this useful book, explains how to set up a worm farm and a compost heap. The many tips and drawings will help anyone turn scraps into food for the garden. ISBN: 9780958616317. Our Book No: 40228. $25 AUD.

191. Woodley, Ellen (editor) (1991). Medicinal Plants of Papua New Guinea: Part 1: Morobe Province [Wau Ecology Institute Handbook]. Weikersheim, Germany / Wau, PNG: Verlag Joef Margraf / Wau Ecology Institute. 158 pp. Paperback large trade, very good condition, tables, black & white text-photos & drawings, minimal foxing edges, minor edgewear. This handbook, edited by Ellen Woodley, describes the traditional medicinal uses of over 100 species of plants currently used in Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea (PNG). A cross section of geographical and cultural areas were covered during the period from 1978 to 1985. Scientific names are used throughout the book. Local names are also provided and pertain to the villages where the collection was made. The book has been written to assist health workers and administrators responsible for extending the health services available. (No 11 in a series of Wau Ecology Institute Handbooks.). ISBN: 3823611852. Our Book No: 29974. $30 AUD.

192. Younger, Mab (1977). Garden Design in Australia and New Zealand (Reprint ed). Sydney: A. H. & A. W. Reed. 91 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white text-photos, colour photos, minor edgewear jacket, small mark base spine between two pages. This book is a practical guide to planning and establishing a garden in all the Australian states and New Zealand. The many illustrations and easy-to-read text will inspire garden lovers and also people who want to start a garden. ISBN: 0589006649. Our Book No: 25508. $15 AUD.